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History - Harima

Himeji Castle/Kokoen

Himeji Castle and Horyuji Temple in Nara were the first to be designated Japanese World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and, among remaining Japanese castles, it is famous worldwide.

Engyoji Temple on Mt. Shosha

Engyoji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located on a mountain 371m above sea level. It is called the Mt. Hiei of the west.

Akashi Castle/Akashi Castle Park

Akashi Park is a vast park around Akashi Castle constructed at the beginning of the Edo Period.

Kakurinji Temple

Prince Shotoku constructed Kakurinji as a training hall to spread Buddhism. It was originally named Shitennoji Shoryoin.

Ichijoji Temple

It is reported a high ranked priest from India, Hodo Sennin (a legendary high priest) founded Ichijoji, a temple of the Tendai sect in 650 B.C.

Jodoji Temple

Jododo of Jodoji Temple is the only remaining temple building in Japan that was built using the daibutsuyo construction technique.

Ako Castle Ruins/Oishi Shrine

This castle, constructed on low land near the shore, took 13 years to complete under the direction of Asano Naganao.

Kagakuji Temple

This Buddhist temple that houses Asano’s family grave was constructed when the first lord of the domain, Asano Naganao, was transferred from Hitachi-no-kuni Kasama.

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