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- Destination Hyogo
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Mount Shosha (Engyoji Temple)
Retreat to beautiful fall foliage and temples on this mountainous, hidden gem in Himeji.

- Destination Hyogo
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Izanagi-jingu Shrine
Rumored to be the first shrine in Japan, this is the only grand shrine in Hyogo prefecture.

Sanbutsuji Temple (Nageiredo Hall)
Rise to the challenge for a once-in-a-lifetime hike on Japan’s most perilous trail with unbelievable views.

- Destination Yamanashi
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
A shrine with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and a historic past.

- Destination Kanagawa
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Hakone Shrine
Visit the shrine with Hakone’s famous red gate that stands tall over Lake Ashi.

- Destination Mie
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Ise
Ise is the original pilgrim's playground; home to Japan's holiest shrine.

- Destination Kyoto
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
See it with your own eyes at Kinkaku-ji Temple.

- Destination Nagano
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Zenko-ji Temple
Walk in darkness on a path to this “secret Buddha” and (maybe) find enlightenment.

- Destination Kyoto
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Tofuku-ji Temple
Inspiring gardens and autumn madness at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple.

- Destination Fukui
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Eihei-ji Temple
Do a temple stay at the headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism.

- Destination Iwate
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Chuson-ji Temple
Visit the golden pavilion of the north deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture.