2. Atsuta Jingu ShrineNagoya Atsuta Shrine is a Shinto shrine traditionally believed to have been established during the reign of Emperor Keikō located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan. The shrine is familiarly known as Atsuta-Sama or simply as Miya . Since ancient times, it has been especially revered, ranking with the Grand Shrine of Ise.The 200,000-square-metre shrine complex draws over 9 million visitors annually. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Inside an old Japanese house, Michinoku Lakeside Park, Sendai, Japan
Michinoku Lakeside Park, Sendai, Japan
Located in Shibata-gun, Miyagi, the Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park, or “Michinoku Park, includes a waterfall, various walking paths, a huge flower garden, as well as boats and resting areas. Has many old original Japanese style houses that was move here from various locations in Japan. Closed on Tuesdays .
This is a huge national park famous for its 7000m² flower garden which is amazing in the spring and summer. You can explore the waterfall, tons of walking paths, try out the boats, and visit a couple different rest houses with food and concessions. If you come just to see the flowers this will be a quick stop, but if you want to walk around and explore you could easily spend a few hours here.