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Shrines & Temples

Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
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Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota

Meagan Henry July 8, 2020July 16, 2020

In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…

Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB
ACTIVITIES WELCOME TO YOKOTA Within an Hour of YAB

Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB

Meagan Henry July 6, 2020July 16, 2020

It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…

Hinode Big Buddha
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Hinode Big Buddha

Angela Vaillant June 26, 2018July 16, 2020

Hokoji Temple – Shiozawayama Zenkoji Kano Royal Buddha About a 25 minute drive from base there is a Daibutsu (Big…

Yasukuni Shrine – Tokyo
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Yasukuni Shrine – Tokyo

YokotaTravelEditor July 24, 2015July 7, 2020

Yasukuni shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace, that commemorates Japan’s war dead.  The…

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Chureito Pagoda – Mt. Fuji

Straus December 3, 2013July 16, 2020

The five storied Chureito Pagoda, surrounded by cherry trees and overlooking Mt. Fuji, is a beautiful, quintessential Japanese spot.    We…

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Nikko

Straus November 10, 2012July 15, 2020

A few hour trip from Yokota Air Base is one of Japan’s most famous shrines – National Park Nikko.  The…

Takahata Fudo Temple
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Takahata Fudo Temple

Meagan Henry July 19, 2012July 8, 2020

The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a life-changing 700-mile hike. Don’t have that much energy? Then head to Takahata Fudo Temple in nearby…

Shiofune Kannon, gorgeous temple grounds
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Shiofune Kannon, gorgeous temple grounds

YokotaTravelEditor May 3, 2012July 8, 2020

Shiofune Kannon-ji is a temple for the female Buddhist Guanyin, located near Ome, about 30 minutes by car from Yokota.…

Mount Mitake
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Mount Mitake

YokotaTravelEditor April 5, 2012July 16, 2020

For a day hike, nothing beats the area around Mount Mitake (御岳山), if you ask me. The mountain is surrounded…

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Ginger Festival in Akiruno – September

YokotaTravelEditor September 5, 2011July 15, 2020

Akiruno’s Ginger Festival is held in September.  Description: About 100 years ago, the people of the area began celebrating an…

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Kamakura

YokotaTravelEditor August 18, 2011July 15, 2020

Once the proud capital of 12th and 13th century Japan, Kamakura is a favorite place to visit. It has a…

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Religion

YokotaTravelEditor November 15, 2010July 15, 2020

Shrines and Temples – Etiquette Shrines are places of worship in the Shinto religion, an ancient faith indigenous to Japan.…

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