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Musashino Reiwa Shrine: a Cool Japan Shrine designed by Kengo Kuma

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Musashino Reiwa Shrine: a Cool Japan Shrine designed by Kengo Kuma

Tokorozawa Sakura Town is a 10-minute walk from JR Musashino Line Higashi-Tokorozawa Stati on in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. In that corner, Musashino Reiwa Shrine is located.
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: iconic Kamakura shrine only an hour away from Tokyo

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: iconic Kamakura shrine only an hour away from Tokyo

Located just one hour by train from central Tokyo, Kamakura makes a fantastic day trip outside the capital. Filled with historical sights and surrounded by mountains and the sea, it is a nature lover’s paradise with distinctive four seasons. Read about Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most popular tourist spots in Kamakura.
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Nezu Shrine: power spot in Tokyo famous for a beautiful architecture and azalea

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Nezu Shrine: power spot in Tokyo famous for a beautiful architecture and azalea

Located in Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Nezu shrine is said to be founded 1900 years ago. It is conveniently located 5 minutes by foot from the multiple stations, and is very popular among visitors. Nearly all of Nezu Shrine's structures are extant from when they were built in the Edo period, and seven buildings are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Nezu shrine is most famous for its azalea garden that bursts into color in spring. Japanese azalea is a flower similar to Rhododendron that grows in the United States and Europe.
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Chinju Hikawa Shrine, a small and magnificent shrine has been watching the locals over 700 years

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Chinju Hikawa Shrine, a small and magnificent shrine has been watching the locals over 700 years

Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture is popular as a liveable city. While accessible from the heart of Tokyo, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, it is a residential area that can be away from the hustle and bustle.Chinju Hikawa Shrine is a historical structure in Kawasaki City, established over 700 years ago and continues to be loved by locals.
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Sensoji, a Must-Visit Tokyo’s Oldest Temple

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Sensoji, a Must-Visit Tokyo’s Oldest Temple

Asakusa is a district in Taito, which retains the vibe of the older Tokyo and is dotted with shopping and sightseeing spots. It is one of the most popular tourist neighborhoods in Tokyo, not only for foreigners but also Japanese people.
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Japanese “Spiritual Home” – Let’s visit Ise Jingu to worship

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Japanese “Spiritual Home” – Let’s visit Ise Jingu to worship

Ise Jingu, has more than 2000 years of history, is the shrine which is called Honsou - the center of all Shinto shrines. Most important shrine in Japan where the Emperor and Empress visited after they enthroned.
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Sarutahiko Shrine, Dedicated to Kami who Guide Worshippers in a Positive Direction

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Sarutahiko Shrine, Dedicated to Kami who Guide Worshippers in a Positive Direction

Ise City, Mie Prefecture is famous for the shrine Ise Jingu, but It’s also known for a power spot close to Ise jingu, called Sarutahiko Shrine.
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Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot in the buzzing commercial district of Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot in the buzzing commercial district of Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Have you ever heard about Nihonbashi, an area that flourished as a castle town during the Edo shogunate? Today, it is a lively commercial district prospered as Tokyo's financial and economic center. Over the last years, its urban landscape has been transformed with several major redevelopments, and some stunning places emerged. Fukutoku Shrine (Mebuki Inari), a power spot hidden in the gleaming skyscraper area of Nihonbashi, is one of them.
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Guide to Visiting Japanese Shrines

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Guide to Visiting Japanese Shrines

If you make it to Japan, your sightseeing itinerary will likely have a visit to a Japanese shrine on the agenda. Be mindful that the shrine is a place of worship, so there is a proper etiquette when paying a visit. Each shrine and region might have its own unique customs.

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