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Discover Yoshimizu Shrine with our comprehensive visitor guide. Learn about its history, essential etiquette, cherry blossom viewing, and plan your perfect trip to this UNESCO World Heritage site in Yoshino-cho.
Everything you need to visit Ise Grand Shrine in 2026 — the correct Geku-first order, free entry, opening hours, bus connections, etiquette, and the Shikinen Sengu cycle.
Visit Meoto Iwa, Ise's sacred wedded rocks at Futami Okitama Shrine — sunrise tips, rope ceremonies, frog motifs, and how to reach Futaminoura by JR in 2026.
Visit Ise Grand Shrine Naiku (Inner Shrine) with confidence. 2026 guide covering hours, access, Uji Bridge, the sengu tradition, and what to expect.
Meoto Iwa, Ise's sacred Wedded Rocks, are joined by a shimenawa rope at Futami Okitama Shrine. Free entry, sunrise views May–July, and essential 2026 visitor tips.
Visit Sarutahiko Shrine in Ise, Japan — a free sacred site enshrining the deity of guidance and good fortune, perfectly situated between Geku and Naiku.
Plan your Togakushi Shrine visit with our comprehensive guide. Discover the five shrines, hiking trails, access tips, seasonal advice, and local experiences for an unforgettable trip.
Plan your visit to the 2026 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Wind Chime Festival. Includes 2026 dates, illumination times, new photography rules, and travel tips from Tokyo.
Plan your visit to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine with our guide to its vermilion architecture, zodiac sub-shrines, Rilakkuma charms, and the Grand Festival.
Plan your visit with our Kamikawa Shrine visitor guide. Includes entrance fees, operating hours, Goshuin tips, and the best nearby Asahikawa attractions.
Discover Kibitsu Shrine in Okayama with our comprehensive guide. Learn about its unique architecture, Momotaro legend, access, and must-see attractions for your visit.
Plan your visit to Achi Shrine in Kurashiki with our comprehensive guide. Discover its history, must-see highlights, seasonal beauty, and practical tips for a memorable trip.
