Garden

Nishiyama-Goten Heritage

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Ibaraki

Gardens & Nature

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple

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Chiba

Shrines & Temples

The temple's Three-Story Pagoda (Sanju no To) in the foreground with the large Great Main Hall in the background.

Kenroku-en Garden

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Ishikawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The S-shaped bridge and stone lantern (likely Kotoji Lantern) on Kasumigaike Pond in Kenroku-en Garden, surrounded by lush summer greenery.

Hamamatsu Castle

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Shizuoka

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Hamamatsu Castle keep viewed behind a large, blooming cherry tree under a bright blue sky in spring.

Sumpu Castle Park

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Shizuoka

Castles & Historic Sites

The reconstructed Tatsumi Yagura (turret) of Sunpu Castle standing on the stone wall above the outer moat under a clear blue sky.

Hikone Castle

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Shiga

Castles & Historic Sites

The main keep of Hikone Castle framed by blurred pink cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

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Kyoto

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The Oikeniwa Garden at Kyoto Imperial Palace, viewed over the pond with reflections of the traditional building and surrounding pine trees.

Wakayama Castle

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Wakayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Wakayama Castle keep seen through the blooming pink cherry blossoms of the surrounding park.

Yosuien Garden

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Wakayama

Gardens & Nature

View of the Yosuien Garden pond and manicured pine trees from inside a traditional wooden building's veranda.

Okayama Korakuen Garden

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Okayama

Gardens & Nature

Autumn view of Okayama Korakuen Garden's central pond, reflecting vibrant red maple leaves and a small teahouse, with Okayama Castle visible on the hill in the distance.

Ritsurin Garden

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Kagawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Kikugetsutei teahouse complex on the edge of the pond, framed by a massive, sculpted pine tree and reflecting in the green water.

Sengan-en Garden

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Kagoshima

Gardens & Nature

An elevated view of Sengan-en Garden and buildings, with the open water of Kagoshima Bay and the Sakurajima volcano in the distance at sunset.