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Art House Project


Last updated: Jul 03, 2012  Posted: May 28, 2012
NaoshimaJapan
Tourist Attractions in Naoshima
Hours: 
10am-4:30pm (closed Mondays)
Address: 
Honmura
Price: 
1000 JPY(all houses); 500 JPY one house; Kinza 500 JPY

Art House Project is a collection of houses, workshops, a temple, and a shrine that have been converted into art installations where one can see work of artists from all over the world. The Project is located in Honmura, a small town on Naoshima Island. There is the Honmura Lounge which serves as an information center for the Art House Project.



 

Chureito Pagoda


Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
Japan
Tourist Attractions in Japan
Address: 
Fujiyoshida City

The Chureito Pagoda is a part of Arakura Sengen Shrine complex situated on the hill from where one can enjoy the most the beautiful view on Mount Fuji. The pagoda has five flors and it is very popular among people who love nature combined with culture.



 

Mount Fuji (Fuji-san)

富士山
Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
Japan
Tourist Attractions in Japan

Mount Fuji is one of the symbols of Japan and the image of Mount Fuji with its white top is world-wide known. Even though the view on Mount Fuji is spectacular enough many people decide to climb at the summit.



 

Great Eastern Temple (Todaiji)

東大寺
Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
Japan
Tourist Attractions in Japan
Hours: 
7:30am-5:30pm (8-16:30)
Address: 
1 Zōshi-chō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken
Price: 
500 JPY

Todaiji Temple complex is one of the most known Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest wooden building in the world and it is also famous for the largest bronze Buddha statue.



 

Osaka Castle (Ōsaka-jō )

大坂城 or 大阪城
Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
Japan
Tourist Attractions in Japan
Hours: 
9:00am-5pm
Address: 
1-1 OsakaJo,Chuo-ku
Price: 
600 Yen; Garden 200 Y

Osaka Castle is one of the most important castles built in the 16th century on the grounds of the former Honganji Temple. This castle was the largest castle at the time of its construction. It was destroyed in the 17th century and soon rebuilt.



 

Kamakura Hiking Trails


Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
KamakuraJapan
Tourist Attractions in Kamakura
Hours: 
Daily

If you are a person that enjoys hiking and meanwhile you like nature and cultural heritage then hiking on Kamakura trails is something not to be missed. The trails can be divided into three parts; the Western, Northern, and Eastern Hills.  The walk on the western hills takes about 60-90 minutes and connects the public park, Jochiji Temple, and the Great Buddha (Daibutsu).



 

Enoshima

江の島
Last updated: Jun 11, 2012  Posted: Jun 11, 2012
Japan
Tourist Attractions in Japan

Enoshima is a small island connected with the bridge to the mainland. Because of many attractions located here, Enoshima attracts numerous visitors every year. The island has beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants offering local food.



 

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

明治神宮
Last updated: May 28, 2012  Posted: May 28, 2012
TokyoJapan
Tourist Attractions in Tokyo
Hours: 
Shrine sunrise-sunset
Address: 
1-1 Yoyogi - Kamizono - cho
Price: 
Shrine-free

Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shaken. The shrine has spacious grounds with walking paths. The original building was erected in 1926 but it was destroyed during the World War II. The new building was fiished in 1958. The shrine and its grounds cover 700,000 square meters. There are two major areas of the shrine territory: Naien and Gaien.