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You can also watch the portable shrines proceed in the Rikutogyo, a procession of about 3,000 lords and feudal lords.

Osaka

Summer festivals & Events

Tenjin Matsuri

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The ritual held at Osaka Tenmangu with more than 1000-year history, regarded as one of Japan’s Three Major Festivals.

The giant “Ebessan” and “Donpen” figures visible from the Dotonbori River serve as iconic landmarks.

Osaka

Commercial Buildings

Don Quijote Dotonbori Store

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A mega-discount store complete with Ferris wheel, river cruise boarding area, and tourist information hub.

Osaka

Parks & Gardens

Satsukiyama Park

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Enjoy the seasonal flowers, trees, animals, and other natural features in this park in the mountains overlooking the Osaka Plain.

Wakayama

Commercial Buildings

Aeon Mall Wakayama

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The largest shopping mall in Wakayama with 160 shops.

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Wakayama Prefecture, blessed with oceans, mountains, and rivers, is a popular travel destination filled with historical sites, World Heritage locations, leisure spots, hot springs, and more. From scenic attractions that showcase Japan’s beautiful seasonal landscapes to accommodations, cuisine, and hot springs, we’ve carefully selected the best recommendations for your visit.

Wakayama

Hotels

SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE

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Bask in the view over the Nanki Shirahama beach and ocean! A luxe stay in a long-loved resort town.

Wakayama

Shrines & Temples

Kongobuji

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The whole Mt. Koya is the premise! The head of Japan’s buddhist temples.

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Wakayama Prefecture. Mt. Koya, a sacred place of which Kobo Daishi (Kukai), a famous poet, sang praises of its autumn leaves. He was fascinated by the brilliant autumn leaves during clear weather.

The main hall (a national treasure) surrounded by nature

Nara

Shrines & Temples

Head Temple, Hasedera

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Japan’s prominent holy place with Kannon statue, adorned with seasonal flowers. Revered as the temple of flowers since ancient times.

Shiga

Hotels

SETRE MARINA BIWAKO

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A small resort hotel with 14 rooms, where you can enjoy a private stay on the lakeside.

Minamiza, which can be seen immediately as you come out of the Gion-shijo Station, is a well-known landmark in the town.

Kyoto

Museums

Exclusive Kabuki Viewing at the Kyoto Minamiza Theatre

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Kabuki, a classical performing art inheriting 400 years of tradition.

The worldly famous garden, “stone garden” (Hojo Garden)

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Ryoanji Temple

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A Zen temple is listed as a world heritage site famous for its dry landscape garden "Stone Garden '' of 15 stones. The strolling garden, which retains the remnants of the Heian period, is a spectacular sight known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Kenninji Temple

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The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, founded in 1202. The temple attracts visitors with its architectural heritage such as the Hojo (main building), as well as its masterpieces of paintings such as the ceiling paintings, sliding door paintings, and the National Treasure, the folding screens of “The Wind and Thunder Gods.”

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

DAIGOJI Temple

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With over 1,100 years of history, the temple is the largest in Kyoto City. It stores many national treasures and important cultural properties. It is also a famous place for cherry blossoms related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.