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One of the best places in Shimane to enjoy cherry blossoms or take in views of Lake Shinji.

Home of the Takaoka Great Buddha.

See it with your own eyes at Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Unique temple pagoda in a scenic, historical setting.

A spiritual seaside getaway close to Tokyo with shrines, temples and big buddha.

Ninjas, a castle and a haiku poetry master—Iga is home to a whole host of traditional Japanese culture and history.

The oldest Buddhist mummy in Japan.

Romance comes alive.

The last Showa-era Japanese Sex Museum. This is definitely NSFW.

The mummified remains of an 18th-century monk resides in this peaceful rural temple.

A distinct keyhole-shaped burial mound that's considered the largest in the world. Exactly who’s buried here, however, is a bit of a mystery.