#1

Kashima Shrine

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for the grounds. Treasure Exhibit - 15+: 300 yen, Under 13: 100 yen (free on Saturdays and Sundays)

Map: Google Map

Kashima Shrine or Kashima Jingu is a very important and powerful Shinto Shrine in Japan. It is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, North-East of Tokyo, and can be reached in about a 2 hours by train or direct bus. Kashima Shrine, along with Ise Grand Shrine and near by Katori Shrine, is one of only thr... more details

#2

Naritasan

Hours: Always open

Cost: Free

Map: Google Map

Naritasan or the full name of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (in Japanese; Naritasan Shinshouji, 成田山新勝寺) is a large Buddhist temple complex in Narita City close to Narita International Airport which is about an hour East of Tokyo. It is very popular with Japanese and foreign tourists alike... more details

#3

Sawara and Little Edo

Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.

Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.

Map: Google Map

Sawara is the name of the main train station in Katori City. It is about 70 kilometers from Tokyo in a northeastern direction in the prefecture of Chiba and only 15 kilometers from Narita International Airport. There is an area in Katori City (near Sawara Station) called the "Suigo District" which... more details

#4

Katori Shrine

Hours: Always open

Cost: Free

Map: Google Map

Katori Shrine is a very important Shinto shrine in Chiba Japan as it is one of only three shrines given the label "Jingu" predating the Edo Era (the other two shrines are Ise Shrine and near by Kashima Shrine). A "Jingu" level ranked shrine protects the nation and appeases the gods. It is also the... more details

#5

Tsukamoto Museum

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed: Weekends, Mondays, public holidays, and New Year holidays. Open third Saturday of every month if not a public holiday.

Cost: Free

Map: Google Map

Tsukamoto Art Museum is a small private collection of Japanese Katana swords out in Chiba Prefecture in the town of Sakura. Admission is free and curators are anxious and happy to answer any questions you may have. The Museum also responds to requests for valuations and other advice about Japanese... more details

#6

Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)

Closed: Mondays (except national holidays, then closed next non-holiday), Year End and New Year Holidays. Also during exhibit changes.

Cost: 18+: Generally around 1,000 yen. | Under 18: Generally around 600 yen.

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The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art is a "World Class" art museum in the city of Sakura out in Chiba Prefecture near Narita International Airport. Although the museum is is too far to walk to from any train station, there is a free shuttle bus from Sakura Station which will get you to the muse... more details