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Rabbityama Says: Karube Shrine is a very small shrine in southern Soja, but it is certainly one of Japan's most interesting shrines. At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary shrine with no distinguishing characteristics however, one look inside and you will see some VERY distinguishing...
Rabbityama Says: Soja Shrine is important to the city of Soja, because the city was actually named after this shrine. The shrine was built in the Heian Period (794-1185). The shrine is relatively small, but because of its age, it does have historical value. The small garden within the...
Rabbityama Says: Bicchu Kokubunji Temple is a beautiful temple located along the Kibiji District cycling path, and it is one of the highlights of the trail! The temple itself dates back to the Nara period (710-794 AD), but was rebuilt in the mid-Edo Period after being destroyed by fire. The...
Rabbityama Says: Koumori-zuka Kofun is a tomb from the ancient Kibi kingdom. The hill was a there naturally, and the tomb was dug out of it. It dates back to the late 6th century. You can enter the tomb, but there are bars keeping visitors from touching the limestone carcophagus. Not much is...
bebejepang Says: The main building and the hall of worship are designated as National Treasures. The main building of the shrine that you see today was rebuilt in 1425.The corridor that leads to the Hongu building by way of the Okamaden from the main building is built to follow the natural...
Rabbityama Says: Soja is actually very easy to reach from Okayama and Kurashiki (both along the Shinkansen line). If you arrive by Shinkansen, it's best to go to Okayama Station, because there are direct lines. The Shinkansen stop in Kurashiki is at Shin-Kurashiki Station, so you would need...
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The main building and the hall of worship are designated as National Treasures. The main building of the shrine that you see today was rebuilt in 1425.The...
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Most of Soja's most interesting sights are outside of the main city. The Kibiji District trail, which extends from Okayama City to Soja City, has many interesting sights in both sections of the trail....
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