Isecity Ise-jingu is a representative shrine of Japan’s Shinto religion. |
Asuka Village Enigmatic stone works such as the Ishibutai tumulus, Nimenishi and Kameishi invite visitors on a romantic journey into Japan’s ancient times. |
Sakurai City This is Japan’s oldest public road. Along it are found many shrines, tumuli and other points worth visiting. |
Nara City Built 710, this palace was modeled after the Chang’an capitol of ancient China. Replicas of the Sazaku-mon Gate and Daigoku-den Hall have been constructed. |
Nara City Commonly known for the Daibutsu (Big Buddha) housed inside, Todai-ji Temple was commissioned by the Emperor Shomu. |
Uji City Uji is the setting of the “Tale of Genji”, a representative literary work of the Heian Era. The area has been known since ancient times for the locally grown tea. |
Kyoto City Built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, Kinkaku-ji Temple is covered in shiny gold leaf. It is a picturesque sight in front of Kyokochi Pond. |