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Mishima Taisha

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Printed ofuda talisman depicting Ebisu (恵比寿), the deity of bountiful catches of fish and safety at sea, at Mishima Taisha Grand Shrine (三島大社) in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture

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I was in Japan last week! We went to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka for a day. Then in Kyoto, we went to Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Teramachi & Shinkyogoku, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Last we went to Shirahama, Kimiidera, Doujou-ji, and Wakayama Castle in Wakayama! We were so busy.

I just finished reading a short book while on the trip: The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima. It was the most wonderful little love story about two young teens who fall in love but the girl's father objects to their relationship due to an awful rumor. With the counsel and support of their role models, the two of them hold out for the day they can be together again.

I took these pics of early-blooming sakura at Doujou-ji. It was raining all day, but Japan is super lovely in the rain. These are probably the best pictures I've ever taken of sakura.

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At Mishima and Mishima Taisha

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Shinshi (Divine Servant)

The link did not include the chart, but I found one on the Japanese Wikipedia and machine translated it. The translation is below.

animal God mouse Daikokuten cow Tenmangu Shrine　* See Tenjin Faith tiger Chogosonshiji Temple bee Futarasan Shrine rabbit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine / Okazaki Shrine / Toshi Shrine turtle Matsuo Taisha Shrine　 crab Kotohira Shrine　 eel Mishima Taisha Shrine snake Benzaiten・ sea ​​serpent Izumo Taisha Shrine white snake Suwa Shrine　Omiwa Shrine fox Inari Shrine　* See Inari God . deer Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Kashima Shrine monkey Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine / Asama Shrine crow Kumano Sanzan , Itsukushima Shrine crane Suwa Taisha Shrine pigeon Hachiman Shrine heron Kehi Shrine chicken Ise Shrine , Atsuta Shrine , Isonokami Shrine wolf Shrines in the Okutama / Chichibu region such as Musashi Mitake Shrine and Mitsumine Shrine carp Omae Shrine boar Go'o Shrine / Wake Shrine centipede Bishamonten

Here is a link to the original text.

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🌸 a walk down memory lane ⛩️

Today was a day full of nostalgia. Yesterday I stated that I did not feel Home Sweet Home but today I definitely felt an overflowing amount of it. Meeting up with my friend Alisa after 5 years and then visiting the city where I lived for a year back a decade ago hit it home for me. I was reminded of the things that made me love Japan in the first place but also reminded me of the budding stages to my own personal journey of blossoming into the person I am now. What a dream come true to be able to revisit Mishima after 10 whole years. It’s been too long but never too late. ただいま戻りました。 🌸

👱🏻‍♀️: Alisa Watanabe (@alisaheyhey )

🐇👜: Bedroom Société (@bedroomsociete )

🦙🌳: Mishima Rakujuen (@village.mishima_rakujuen )

⛩️🌸: Mishima Taisha

🇵🇪🍟: Latin Restaurant Pica Pau (@restaurantpicapau )

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【三嶋大社】 伊豆国一宮、伊豆国総社。 現在、頼朝ブーム！？でゆかりの「三嶋大社」「箱根神社」「伊豆山神社」三社詣実施してます。 三社詣専用御朱印帖 200円（税込）で満願したかったですが、時間的にここだけでした。通念行っているのでボチボチと集めましょうかね。 （三島観光案内所、三嶋大社、箱根神社お休み処「権現からめもち」等で販売） #三嶋大社 #御朱印 #御朱印巡り #御朱印好きな人と繋がりたい #御朱印スタグラム #御朱印めぐり #御朱印好き #御朱印収集 #御朱印部 #御朱印男子 #御朱印おじさん #御朱印拝受 #ご朱印 #ご朱印巡り #綺麗な御朱印 #静岡御朱印 #goshuin #shrine Goshuin of the Mishima–taisha Shrine in Mishima, Shizuoka https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1UdNuP5E5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Okay! Dove is definitely in my top 10 favorite animals.. I’m not sure yet though if it comes after the unicorn or the phoenix.. タイヘン！😫😂

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Reina Scully talking about the hometown she grew up in.

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三島大社 静岡県三島市 Mishima Taisha Shrine すごく歴史があるの知らなかった、資料館に行って町内の家々が三島大社を守って維持してきたのがよくわかりました(^^) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMBYh5H32a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=airn908cnpku

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Image courtesy of the Hammer Museum. 

PLAN ForYourArt: May 17–23

Thursday, May 17

Westwood Openings and Events

READINGS: Poetry: Jennifer Moxley, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 7:30pm.

DMA M.F.A. FINAL EXHIBITION, UCLA (Westwood), 5pm.

Century City Openings and Events

Iris Nights: The Restless Genius of Garry Winogrand: A Conversation with Geoff Dyer and Sasha Waters Freyer, Annenberg Space for Photography (Century City), 7pm.

West Hollywood Openings and Events

ART DE RUE, 5Art Gallery (West Hollywood), 6–9pm.

Alain Laboile: Quotidian and Deborah Anderson: Women of the White Buffalo, Leica Gallery (West Hollywood), 6–9pm.

Openings and Events on West Adams

Americus: The Past Speaks To The Present, William Grant Still Arts Center (West Adams).

Hollywood Openings and Events

LAND IS MOVING SALE, LAND (Hollywood), 2–8pm. Performance, 8pm.

Pippa Garner: Autonomy n' Stuff (Garnerhea), Redling Fine Art (Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

MOCA Music: THE MARIAS, Jarina De Marco, Sister Mantos, and Chulita Vinyl Club, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Downtown), 6:30–9:30pm.

Screening and Panel: Far Out Black, California African American Museum (Downtown), 7–9pm.

Between a rock and a hard place, werkartz (Downtown), 7–10pm.

The Broad and X-TRA present Lynne Tillman + Kerry Tribe in Conversation, The first in a series of talks addressing the legacy of Joseph Beuys, The Broad (Downtown), 7:30pm. $15.

Nataki Garrett & Andrea LeBlanc: The Carolyn Bryant Project, REDCAT (Downtown), 8:30pm. 

Chinatown Openings and Events

SUSAN SIMPSON: MACHINE FOR LIVING, Automata (Chinatown).

Openings and Events in Leimert Park

In Conversation: Taisha Paggett & Ashley Hunt, Art + Practice (Leimert Park), 7pm.

Openings and Events in Pasadena

Dibner Lecture - The Search for Perfection in an Imperfect World, The Huntington (San Marino), 7:30pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

AAMD Art Museum Day, Laguna Art Museum (Laguna Beach), 11am–9pm.

Book Signing with Michael Imperioli and Colin Gardner, Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara), 5:30–7pm.

Arts for Inclusion: BEST BUDDIES 5TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION, Museum of Latin American Art (Long Beach), 6–8:30pm.

Third Thursday Studio | Digital Sculpture, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara), 6pm.

Andy Coolquitt: …i need a hole in my head, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara), 6–8pm.

Factory Line with the Coachella Valley Art Scene, Palm Springs Art Museum (Palm Springs), 6:30–8pm.

Film Night: Dr. Strangelove, Laguna Art Museum (Laguna Beach), 7pm.

Friday, May 18

Openings and Events in Westwood

INSIGHT WACD SENIOR PROJECTS FESTIVAL 2018, UCLA (Westwood), 8pm. Continues May 19. 

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Film: Free Screening: American Animals, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 7:30pm.

Openings and Events in Hollywood

Kimiyo Mishima: Paintings and Shomei Tomatsu: Plastics, Nonaka-Hill (Hollywood), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events in Los Feliz

Odd Nights, Autry Museum of the American West (Los Feliz), 6–11pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Movie Nights at the Museum: William Kunstler: Disturbing The Universe, Los Angeles Poverty Department (Downtown), 7pm.

THE PEOPLE’S HOME | Winston Street 1974, THESE DAYS (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Cal State LA Community Impact Media Documentaries Premiere, Hauser & Wirth (Downtown), 7:30pm.

Openings and Events in Chinatown

Susan Simpson: A Machine for Living, Automata (Chinatown), 8pm. $15–20.

Openings and Events in MacArthur Park

Lawrence Jordan's Three Ring Circus, Bob Baker Marionette Theater (MacArthur Park), 8pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Rehearsal: The Bevy, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara), 7pm. $175.

Nour Mobarak & Bana Haffar: YOU ARE THE AUDIENCE, POTTS (Alhambra), 9pm.

Saturday, May 19

Openings and Events in the Pacific Palisades

Drawing from Antiquity: Birds, Getty Villa (Pacific Palisades), 11am–12:30pm.

Plato in America: Edward Hopper, Mark Rothko, Mike Kelley, Getty Villa (Pacific Palisades), 2pm.

Openings and Events in West L.A.

Joanne Greenbaum: Things We Said Today, Otis College of Art and Design (West L.A.), 4–6pm.

Openings and Events in Westwood

URBAN HUMANITIES ALUMNI SYMPOSIUM, UCLA (Westwood), 12pm.

Openings and Events in Venice

Frame Rate: We Eat Art Live Podcast Taping, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center (Venice), 1–2:30pm.

Chasing Ansel Adams, Arcane Space (Venice), 2–6pm.

La pérdida / perdido, DXIX (Venice), 3–6pm.

Openings and Events in Santa Monica

Pico Block Party: Empowering Youth Voices!, 18th Street Arts Center (Santa Monica), 3–6pm.

Openings and Events in Brentwood

Off the 405: Allah-Las, Getty Center (Brentwood), 6pm.

Openings and Events in Culver City

Sister Corita Kent's "International Signal Code Alphabet" Book Launch and Discussion, Arcana: Books on the Arts (Culver City), 4–6pm.

Michael Dopp: Shining Desert and Tragedy Plus Time, Roberts Projects (Culver City), 6–8pm.

Jamison Carter: Hallelujah Anyway, Klowden Mann (Culver City), 6–8pm.

Openings and Events in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Art Show, Beverly Gardens (Beverly Hills). Continues May 20.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Talk: Exhibition Tour: A Universal History of Infamy—Those of This America, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 1:30pm.

Carole Garland: Streaming Color, Tom Wheeler - Painted Light in Western Landscapes, Isabelle Hope Grahm - My Color Garden, TAG Gallery (Miracle Mile), 5–8pm.

CAMERON PLATTER: Teen Non_Fiction, 1301PE (Miracle Mile), 6–8pm.

Families: Teen Night: Middle School, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 7:30pm.

Openings and Events in Mid-City

Carla Issue 12 Launch Party, Karma International (Mid-City), 6–9pm.

Openings and Events in Koreatown

Yarn Bomb Gabba Arts District!, Gabba Gallery (Koreatown), 10am–5pm.

Middle Voice walkthrough, Visitor Welcome Center (Koreatown), 2–4pm.

Openings and Events in MacArthur Park

Express Yourself/ William Grant Still Birthday Celebration, William Grant Still Arts Center (West Adams).

Openings and Events in Atwater Village

Metafork, Thank You For Coming (Atwater Village), 11am–3pm.

Openings and Events in Frogtown

Plant Communication & Radical Communion: Spring Flower Essence Making, Women’s Center for Creative Work (Frogtown), 11am–1:30pm. $20–25.

Openings and Events in West Hollywood

In the Name of the Place by the GALA Committee, West Hollywood Public Library (West Hollywood), 3–5pm.

Nathaniel Mary Quinn: Soundtrack, M+B (West Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Openings and Events in Hollywood

Fay Ray in conversation, Shulamit Nazarian (Hollywood), 4pm.

Marilyn Minter, Regen Projects (Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Julie Curtiss: Altered States, Various Small Fires (Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Double Vision, Steve Turner (Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Patrick Braden Woody: Cloth Mother, Wire Mother, there-there (Hollywood), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events in MacArthur Park

Bailey Scieszka: Soul Dolphin, Park View (MacArthur Park), 6–8pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Bug Fair, Natural History Museum (Downtown), 9:30am–5pm. Continues May 20.

Artist Talk: Matthew Day Jackson in Conversation with Hamza Walker, Hauser & Wirth (Downtown), 2pm.

ARTIST WALKTHROUGH with Folkert de Jong and Nathan Redwood, DENK Gallery (Downtown), 2–3pm.

Bounty, Grice Bench (Downtown), 6–9pm.

Undisrememberable Curios, PØST (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Soft Bytes Feminist Animation Festival, Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles (Downtown), 7:30pm.

Anne Guro: Rule of a High Priest Vol. I, JACE (Downtown), 8–11pm.

Openings and Events in Lincoln Heights

Workshop: The Dancing Spine: Freedom, Power & Pain Relief with the Alexander Technique with Sharon Jakubecy Klehm, Pieter (Lincoln Heights), 1–3pm.

Openings and Events in Glendale

ONE-DAY NEON ART IMMERSIVE WITH DAVID SVENSON, Museum of Neon Art (Glendale), 10am–4pm.

Openings and Events in Pasadena

Taste of Art: English Tea Time, The Huntington (San Marino), 9am.

Out of the Woods: Celebrating Trees in Public Gardens, The Huntington (San Marino).

SkillShare: Veterans & Immigrants Oral History Recording, Side Street Projects (Pasadena), 1–4pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (San Diego), 11am–7pm.

MFA Thesis Exhibitions, Part II, CTSA Gallery (Irvine), 2–5pm.

Mona Kuhn: Selected Works, Porch Gallery (Ojai), 5–7pm.

2018 Old Bags & Baubles Luncheon, Long Beach Museum of Art (Long Beach).

Sunday, May 20

Openings and Events in Venice

Venice Art Walk, Google (Venice), 12–6pm.

Openings and Events in Santa Monica

8th Annual Beyond Baroque Awards Dinner, The Church in Ocean Park (Santa Monica), 6–9:30pm.

Openings and Events in Mar Vista

George Stoll: Spirograph Drawings (1995–2017), c.nichols project (Mar Vista), 5–8pm.

Openings and Events in Westwood

2018 K.A.M.P., Hammer Museum (Westwood), 10am–2pm. $100–150.

Openings and Events in Culver City

Promote-Tolerate-Ban: Art and Culture of Cold War Hungary and Socialist Flower Power: Soviet Hippie Culture, Wende Museum (Culver City), 12–5pm.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Talk: Gallery Course: European Art, 1750–1850—Neoclassicism and the Barbizon School, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 8:30am.

Mark Grotjahn: 50 Kitchens and Decoding Mimbres Painting: Ancient Ceramics of the American Southwest, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 10am–7pm.

Seeing Stars: A Bamboo Sculpture Workshop with Akio Hizume, Craft and Folk Art Museum (Miracle Mile), 1–3pm. $40–50.

Downtown Openings and Events

On The Wall! Street Art Youth Workshop, 356 Mission (Downtown), 1–4pm.

Place It Workshop with James Rojas, California African American Museum (Downtown), 1–3pm.

Listening Session #2 with Noah Copelin, MOCA Grand Avenue (Downtown), 3pm.

The World Is My Home, THE SPACE by ADVOCARTSY (Downtown), 4–7pm.

Openings and Events in Frogtown

Feminist Manifesto Writing Workshop, Women’s Center for Creative Work (Frogtown), 2–6pm. $12–15.

Openings and Events in Echo Park

Luca Francesconi: Eternal Digestion, 67 Steps (Echo Park), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events in MacArthur Park

The Circus, Bob Baker Marionette Theater (MacArthur Park), 5:30pm.

Openings and Events in Lincoln Heights

Orgasmic Yoga: Dr. Victoria Reuveni, Pieter (Lincoln Heights), 6–10pm. $30–40.

Openings and Events in Highland Park

Miller Robinson: Of this body; of this earth, Southwest Museum (Highland Park), 1–3pm.

Openings and Events in Pasadena

In Conversation with Susan Whitfield and Peter Sellars, The Huntington (San Marino), 2pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Nam June Paik: TV Clock, Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara).

Artist talk: Scott Froschauer: Echo Enigma closing, Ark Gallery and Studios (Altadena), 3–5pm.

Rehearsal: The Harvest, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara), 6pm.

Monday, May 21

Openings and Events in Santa Monica

A Conversation with L.A. Artists Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Charles Gaines, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center (Santa Monica), 6:30pm. $35.

Openings and Events in Westwood

BRETT STEELE, UCLA (Westwood), 6:30pm.

Openings and Events in Pasadena

Carnegie Astronomy Lecture - Astronomical Alchemy: The Origin of the Elements, The Huntington (San Marino), 7pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Families: On-Site: North Hollywood—Comic-inspired Art Series, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library (North Hollywood), 2pm.

High Desert Test Kitchen: may ingredient: cholla, Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center (Joshua Tree), 7pm

Tuesday, May 22

Openings and Events in Westwood

INA CONRADI + MARK CHAVEZ: MEDIA ART NEXUS NTU SINGAPORE, UCLA (Westwood), 6pm.

CONVERSATIONS: The Sex Ed with Liz Goldwyn, Nina Hartley, and Dita Von Teese, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 7:30pm.

Openings and Events in Brentwood

In Focus: Expressions, Getty Center (Brentwood), 10am–5:30pm.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Film: The Magician, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 1pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Youth Now, California African American Museum (Downtown), 12–3pm.

Wednesday, May 23

Openings and Events in Westwood

FOWLER OUT LOUD: JOHNNIE YAJ, Fowler Museum (Westwood), 6pm. 

Openings and Events in Brentwood

India and the World: A History in Nine Stories, Getty Center (Brentwood), 7pm.

Openings and Events in Mid-City

Back to the 80s, The Loft at Liz’s (Mid-City), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events Downtown

wasteLAnd premieres Wolfgang v. Schweinitz’s Cantata, or You are the star in God’s eye, REDCAT (Downtown), 8:30pm. $10–20.

Openings and Events in Pasadena

Curator Tour: Radiant Beauty, The Huntington (San Marino), 5pm.

Crotty Lecture - Remembering the Reformation, The Huntington (San Marino), 7:30pm.

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Mishima Taisha

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クマ散歩：三嶋大社に品行方正なクマ出没 The Bear entered Mishima Taisha Shrine！♪☆(^O^)／

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Fast trains and paper cranes: a Japanese adventure

A ‘hop on, hop off’ westbound itinerary from Tokyo to Kobe by Shinkansen

With its futuristic cityscapes and tranquil temples, ancient traditions and cutting-edge luxury hotels, Japan is a country that must be seen to be believed. And, thanks to its legendary Shinkansen (also known as the Bullet Train), travel is all part of the experience. In this itinerary, we whisk you from Tokyo to the country’s waterfront cosmopolitan city, Kobe, taking in some of the country’s must-see sights en route. Prepare to be swept off your feet.

AT A GLANCE

An open-ended independent itinerary for Japan, based on flying into Tokyo to travel westbound by the world-famous Shinkansen.

Recommended scenic stop-off points include Izu, Nagoya, Ise-Shima, Nara, and Kyoto.

Highlights include luxury hotels, tranquil temples and shrines, cherry blossom tunnels, and views of Mount Fuji.

START IN STYLE: TOKYO

Tokyo is a city that never stands still; a sprawling mishmash of neighbourhoods each with their own distinct identity. Before embarking on your Shinkansen adventure, pause at the Toyko Station Hotel, a gorgeous red-hued building that dates back to 1915. Start your stay as the locals do, with a jog to the Imperial Palace. Then spend a day or two exploring the city: the shopping district of Ginza, the grand Gyoko-dori street, the Godzilla statue in Tokyo’s Hibiya, and the many restaurants of Tokyo Station are all on your doorstep.

To get a feel for Tokyo’s many sides, go twin-centre and book a night or two at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Located in the hip Meguro district, from here you can seek out trendy shops and craft cafes. And, if you’re visiting in the spring, don’t miss the annual cherry-blossom festival as these iconic trees drop their confetti-like petals.

WHERE TO STAY

At times, Tokyo can feel a little overwhelming, so we highly recommend choosing hotels in a great location, but with a sense of space and calm. Tokyo Station Hotel puts the capital’s highlights at your feet, while Hotel Gajoen Tokyo feels like a city-centre retreat: tranquil, elegant, yet moments from the trend-setting Meguro district. Suggested stay 3-5 days.

ALL ABOARD THE SHINKANSEN

Catching the Shinkansen is an effortless experience. Trains leave from both Tokyo station and Shinagawa station with surprising regularity – and typical Japanese efficiency. The average delay is just 36 seconds. And shortly after boarding you’re off: rocketing along at up to 320 kilometres per hour. Order some refreshments and take in the views as you whiz past Mount Fuji.

If time is tight, you could make the full journey to Kobe in two hours, 40 minutes. But we’d highly recommend making some detours along the way, starting with the spellbinding Izu.

THE NATURAL WONDERS OF IZU

Rugged coastline, mellow surfer beaches, dense forests dotted with traditional ryokan dwellings and onsen with their therapeutic hot waters. It’s hard to believe that the cool, green calm of Izu is under an hour away on the bullet train from the non-stop bustle of Tokyo. Known as the ‘province where the hot water gushes’, Izu is overflowing with natural wonders – take in views of Mount Fuji from the top of a volcanic crater, or wander through pink tunnels of Kawazu cherry blossom.

In perfect harmony with its unspoilt natural surroundings, ABBA Resorts Izu is a serene Japanese-inn style forest dwelling, where you’ll soon drift away into a state of Zen-like bliss in the mineral water bubbling up from the Ukiyama Hot Springs. Suggested stay 1-2 nights.

Take the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu line from Shuzenji Station to Mishima, then take the bullet train to Nagoya.

NAGOYA: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Nagoya’s location means you don’t have to travel far to experience awe-inspiring natural beauty. Head to the picturesque Japanese Alps for hiking and panoramic mountain views. Or stay in the city and visit the Shirotori Garden, full of flora and fauna all year round. Known for its special Hatcho miso, Nagoya is the perfect place to sample some of Japan’s most authentic flavours, from a hearty bowl of misonikomi to the tender meat of doteni.

Take the Kintetsu Express train from Kintetsu Nagoya to Kashikojima – a complimentary shuttle bus is available from Kashikohima to Shima Kanko Hotel: the Bay Suites in Ise-Shima.

A PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE: ISE-SHIMA

Princes, poets and pilgrims have long turned to Ise-Shima for spiritual, cultural (and culinary) inspiration. This ocean peninsula is where haiku-pioneer Matsuo Bashõ was born and where the Imperial Family is said to source their seafood. A stay in Ise-Shima demands a pilgrimage to Ise-jingū. This sacred Shintō shrine complex is the size of a small city – a labyrinth of inner sanctums, outer temples and moss-carpeted courtyards in a serene forest setting. The original shrines date from the 3rd century, but the ones you’ll see are newer – tradition dictates the shrines are recreated every 20 years to specific plans and ancient practices.

Breathe in the postcard-worthy peacefulness of Ise-Shima National Park from the comfort of Shima Kanko Hotel: the Bay Suites, an all-suite Japanese retreat on the shores of Ago-Wan Bay. Enjoy the perfect pairing of sunsets with your seafood at Michelin-starred La Mer, or get a taste of everything on the intricately prepared tasting menu at Hamayu, the hotel’s second restaurant. Immerse yourself in the local culture with Shima Kanko’s impressive array of activities, from making your own oceanic accessories at Pearl Miki, to taking part in a traditional Tea Ceremony in the beautiful Tatami Room, ‘Guan’. Suggested stay 2-3 nights.

Take the Kintetsu Express train from Kashikojima to Yamatosaidaiji, transfer to the Kintetsu Nara Line to Kintetsunara (2h30m journey) – note that the Japanese Rail Pass is not valid on Kintetsu trains.

HISTORIC NARA

Next up is the first capital city of Japan, home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wander through the serene Isui-en Garden, be inspired by the world-famous Todai-ji Temple, lose yourself in the pathways that surround the Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. Along the way, you’ll encounter the sacred deer that roam free across the city. To really soak up the atmosphere of Nara, we recommend staying overnight at Noboriojo Hotel Nara. This boutique hotel is right at the foot of the Kofuku-Ji temple and renowned for its exceptional service and French-influenced fine dining. Suggested stay 1-2 nights.

Miyakoji rapid trains operate every 30 minutes between JR Nara Station and Kyoto Station – the journey takes around 45 minutes. Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara Line also connect to Kyoto.

KYOTO: TEMPLES, TEA, AND PLUM TREES

With more than 1,000 temples and countless tea houses, Kyoto is the heart and soul of ancient Japan. And, while the best way to experience the city is to step out and lose yourself in it, there are some sights every traveller should see. Fushimi-Inari Taisha is an awe-inspiring shrine made up of hundreds of vermillion gates that form a tunnel up the mountainside. And, in the evening, the softly-lit Geisha district of Gion has an enchanting, secretive atmosphere. Make time for hanami, the ancient practice of flower-viewing, before sipping on sweet umami-plum tea fresh from the city’s groves, which come into full bloom every spring for the annual plum and cherry blossom festivals.

A restored ryokan with suites discreetly arranged among green courtyards, Sowaka perfectly complements this historic city. Harmoniously designed, traditional ryokan elements such as paper sliding doors are interwoven with modern comforts. Bath amenities are made with Japanese camelia oil, and the hotel’s water is drawn from its own underground spring. It’s all designed to create that Kyoto-state-of-mind. With the ancient capital on your doorstep, private tours are available to the nearby Kiyomizu-dera Temple – guided by one of the priests, you will have exclusive access to areas that are normally off-limits to the public. Suggested stay 2-3 nights.

Either take the Special Rapid train on the JR Kyoto Line which will get you to Sannomiya Station in Kobe in 50 minutes, or the high speed shinkansen to Shin-Kobe Station which only takes half an hour.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: KOBE

Home to the highly prized Kobe beef, your final destination is an ancient maritime gateway with the verdant Rokko mountains as a backdrop and the sea stretching beyond the bustling port. Climb the Port Tower for great views of the city and then visit the numerous shops and restaurants along the waterfront, or Take a stroll along Harborland and Meriken Park. Compact and picturesque, most things can be reached on foot from your luxury hotel, Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland. Overlooking the harbour with stunning sea views, every bedroom has a large Jacuzzi bath with a television for the ultimate relaxation time. Suggested stay 1-2 nights.

TRAVEL TIPS

Make sure you choose the correct category of Shinkansen for your journey. On the Tokaido Shinkansen, from Tokyo to Kobe, the most frequent and fastest option is the Nozomi. If you’d like to use the Japan Rail Pass, your best choice is the Hikari which takes just over three hours.

BOOK YOUR BOUTIQUE HOTELS

To book the hotels on this independent itinerary, get in touch with our Voice Reservation Team on 0800 0482 314 (UK) & 1-877-234-7033 (US). You can find a full list of our dedicated toll-free numbers here. We’re ready and waiting to plan luxury adventures 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So whenever inspiration strikes, just get in touch.

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出雲大社と並ぶ最大級の本殿を持つ伊豆國一之宮三嶋大社。 三島と大山祇命と聞いて勘のいい方は伊豫國一之宮の大山祇神社を思い出すと思います。 三嶋大社は源頼朝が再起を誓ったことで有名ですが、大山祇神社には国宝である源頼朝の甲冑が奉納されています。 大山祇神社と三嶋大社の関連は深いですがいまいちまだ理解できてませんが、それが歴史の面白いところですね。 https://goo.gl/NWdf7o #三嶋大社 #静岡県 #三島市 #名神大社 #諸国一宮 #官幣大社 #別表神社 #temple #Shrine #神社 #神社仏閣 #御朱印 #goshuin #神社好きな人と繋がりたい #日本 #旅行 #風景 #旅 #travel #Lovers_Nippon #japan (Mishima Taisha)

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Yabusame, a traditional mounted archery exhibition, was held on the last day of the three-day long annual festival at the Mishima Taisha Shrine. Riders dressed in traditional hunting clothing worn by samurai, ride horses at full gallop and try to hit a series of three wooden targets. Aug 17, 2017, Japan.  Text and photography by Rekishi no Tabi on Flickr