World Heritage Site

Kyoto

Byodo-in – Uji, Kyoto

Byodo-in (平等院) is a temple in Uji, Kyoto. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the beginning of April. In spring and autumn, special night visit will be held.
Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji – Kita-ku, Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) is a temple in Kita-ku, Kyoto. Its official name is Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺). It is registered as a World Heritage Site.
Wakayama

Kumano Hayatama Taisha – Shingu, Wakayama

Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社) is a shrine in Shingu, Wakayama. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is the sacred place and one of the center of Kumano belief that worships the nature.
Wakayama

Kumano Hongu Taisha – Tanabe, Wakayama

Kumano Hongu Taisha (熊野本宮大社) is a shrine in Tanabe, Wakayama. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is the sacred place and one of the center of Kumano belief that worships the nature.
Nara

Photographs of Todai-ji

Todai-ji (東大寺) is a temple in Nara, Japan. Many photographs of Todai-ji are published.
Kyoto

Kamigamo Shrine – Kita-ku, Kyoto

Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社) is a Shrine in Kita-ku, Kyoto. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the beginning to the end of April.
Wakayama

Photographs of Kongobu-ji

Kongobu-ji (金剛峯寺) is a temple in Koya, Wakayama. Many photographs of Kongobu-ji are published.
Kyoto

Photographs of Tenryu-ji

Tenryu-ji (天龍寺) is a temple in Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Many photographs of Tenryu-ji are published.
Hyogo

Himeji Castle – Himeji, Hyogo

Himeji Castle (姫路城) is in Himeji, Hyogo. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Tenshu (Castle keep) is designated as a national treasure. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April. In spring and autumn, special night visit will be held.
Nara

Todai-ji – Nara

Todai-ji (東大寺) is a temple in Nara, Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Great Buddha statue is overwhelming presence. Except Daibutsu, there are many superb Buddha statue in Daibutsu-den, Nandai-mon and Hokke-do.