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Kibitsuhiko Jinja: The Ancient Shrine of Okayama Where Momotaro’s Legend Began
Brought to you by a licensed tour conductor writer. This time, we explore Kibitsuhiko Jinja (吉備津彦神社), the Ichinomiya — the highest-ranked shrine — of the former Bizen Province, enshrined in Kita Ward, Okayama City. This ancient san... -
Kibitsu Shrine: Walking the 360-Meter Corridor of a National Treasure Steeped in Momotaro Legend
Brought to you by a licensed tour conductor with firsthand knowledge of Japan's sacred sites. This time, we turn our attention to Kibitsu Shrine (吉備津神社, Kibitsu Jinja), one of the most distinguished grand shrines along the ancient S... -
Kyū-Shizutani Gakkō: Why Japan’s Oldest School for Common People Earned Both National Treasure and Japan Heritage Status
Travel information brought to you by a professional tour conductor. This time, we explore Kyū-Shizutani Gakkō (旧閑谷学校), a Special Historic Site tucked into the hills of Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. The school's lecture hall — a Na...
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