A shrine with a mysterious atmosphere tucked away in the mountains of Yamanashi. This shrine that rests 1000m above sea level is said to be closely associated with with the Takeda clan, a famous historical samurai clan in the Heian period, and the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. There are multiple torii gates here, and after passing the first one you will need to climb 575 steps surrounded by a cedar forest, until you reach the top of the mountain where the shrine sits on a cliff. The torii gates and tall trees create a fantastic atmosphere for photography. These pictures were taken in March so theres some snow that has not melted yet. During the summers the steps are more clearly visible. These stone steps midst the cedar trees create a mystic ambience which is why the location has been used for filming of TV dramas. At the top of the stone steps is a secluded shrine and a stage attached to the shrine where Shinto music and dances are performed during events. Half way climbing up the steps there is a small path that leads you to this view of the Mount Fuji. Name of Location : Himuro Shrine Name in Japanese : 氷室神社 Directions : Theres a car parking at the bottom of the steps. The climb up the steps takes around 20mins and although the stone steps are uneven it is not a hard climb. You can also take the road up by car and get off closer to the shrine if you do not want to climb the steps. For additional details visit here. Open hours: Open 24 hours. Website : https://www.yamanashi-jinjacho.or.jp/intro/search/detail/4129 Other reference websites : https://fujikawa-kanko.jp/shiki/himuro.html Google Maps : Help us improve. Report a problem with this spot.

Next to the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum is this temple that has a astounding history of 1400 years. The grand scale of the temple is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area. Zenkoji Temple has a history of approximately 1,400 years since its foundation, it is known to be one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. Zenkoji Temple is a temple for the common people that welcomes all, regardless of religious affiliation, and is visited by many worshippers from Japan and abroad. If you're looking to take pictures that encapsulate the traditional side of Japan this is a great spot. The temple is huge with many photogenic angles. There are small shops and restaurants next to the temple too. Name of Location : Zenkoji Temple Name in Japanese : 善光寺 Directions : Paid parking areas are provided by the temple near the area. If you are going by public transport, the temple is 30 mins walking distance from Nagano Station. You can also take a bus from Nagano Station at bus stop no.1. For details visit here. Open hours: Open 24 hours. Website : https://www.zenkoji.jp/en/ Other reference websites : https://www.travelyesplease.com/travel-blog-zenkoji-temple-nagano/ Google Maps : Help us improve. Report a problem with this spot.

This museum is located in Joyama Park adjacent to Zenkoji Temple. The concept of the building is "landscape museum" where the building creates a landscape that is in harmony with the townscape in front of the Zenkoji temple gate and the nature of Shinshu. The museum welcomes visitors as an open museum, like a park, where anyone can feel free to visit, with plenty of free zones to enter. It also houses the Higashiyama Kaii Museum, which stores and exhibits over 970 works by Japanese painter Kaii Higashiyama. A short walk from Nagano’s famous Zenko-ji Temple, the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum has been the city’s preeminent museum since it opened in 1996. Renovated through 2020, the museum was formerly called the ‘Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum’ and reopened in 2021 as the ‘Nagano Prefectural Art Museum’. The building is composed of several spaces intertwining each other which creates many geometric shapes that can be very photogenic. The museum has an underlying theme of ‘man and nature’ – in reference the beautiful landscapes of Nagano – and include exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, photography, video and animation. Name of Location : Nagano Prefectural Art Museum Name in Japanese : 長野県立美術館 Directions : Located inside the Joyama Park in Nagano city and right next to Zenkoji. There are no parking provided by the museum so you will need to park away from the museum and walk. Several buses run around this area if you are using public transport. You can check details see here. Admission ticket for the museum depends on the exhibition being displayed but usually is around 700 to 1500 yen. Open hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (Closed every Wednesday and end of year holidays) Website : https://nagano.art.museum/ Other reference websites : https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/en/venues/-/BE3BE400 Google Maps : Help us improve. Report a problem with this spot.

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