Culture & History

A shrine with a superb view, built atop cliffs that protrude into the stormy seas of the Pacific

A prestigious shrine dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, the basis for Japanese mythology

A mystical place surrounded by nature where gods are said to live

A castle town retaining the vestiges of the Edo Era through samurai residences and a merchant’s street

The historic castle ruins where the Ote-mon main gate welcomes you as a symbol of Obi

A street which has preserved historic samurai residences