東山區 · Landmarks
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Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
東山區 · Landmarks
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is a historical shrine located in the Sakae area of Nagoya, Japan, and is one of the important guardian shrines of Nagoya. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu designated it as the main guardian deity of Nagoya in 1610, and it is now famous for its festive activities and tranquil worship space in the city.
Toyokuni Shrine Karamon
東山區 · Landmarks
The Toyokuni Shrine Karamon is the magnificent main gate of the Toyokuni Shrine located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. It has been designated as a National Treasure of Japan, representing the highest standards of carving and architectural decorative art from the Momoyama period. This gate was originally a castle gate of Fushimi Castle and has been relocated to Nijo Castle and Nanzenji's Kinjitsu-in before finally being moved to its current location during the Meiji period, making it highly representative for the study of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Momoyama culture.