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What to See
Recommended local places you might want to visit
Kinsyou-ji （金正寺）Temple
Temples serve as centers for Buddhist practices, meditation, and community gatherings, welcoming people from all walks of life to connect with their spirituality. Each temple has its unique history and significance, making them important landmarks within their local communities.
Kinsyou-ji is founded in 1763. This local temple has a old folklore about a dancing cat. Just visiting gives you soul serenity. No activity is necessary, just feel the air of tranquility at this blessed site.
Yonenomiya Shrine and Park (米之宮浅間神社)
Founded in earlier than 674. This Shinto shrine is built for worshipping "Konohana sakuya hime"as a goddess. Total premises is over 11,000 square meter(12700 SqFt). This does not include the park area next.
Shinto emphasizes the belief that "kami" (神, spirits or gods) exist in nature and everyday objects.
Visiting a Japanese shrine involves a respectful ritual. First, bow before entering the torii gate, then cleanse your hands and mouth at the temizuya. Next, approach the altar and perform the two bows, two claps, and one final bow to show your gratitude. Take a moment to appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and connect with the spirit of the shrine.
Before you visit shrine, check this YouTube. This tells you the proper way.
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Japanese Sword Museum
Sunpu Ogosyo Toukoukan（駿府大御所刀工館）
Very small museum, this building looks like old house, exhibit Japanese swords from different era.
Their permanent exhibitions are mostly related with Ieyasu Tokugawa (early Edo period). But some are from Heian period(A.D.794~1192)
The oldest one had been exhibited from Emperor Yuryaku era(A.D.456~479) at a special exhibition in the past.
The Japanese swords made by master craftsmen possess eye popping beauty.
Open:Thuesday-Sunday 11:00~17:00
Admission Fee: 500yen
200yen(~junior high)
300yen(high school~Univ.)
