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2 spots found in Kumamoto · Temples & Shrines

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Honmyo-ji Temple — Samurai Cemetery on the Hill
Kumamoto

Honmyo-ji Temple — Samurai Cemetery on the Hill

Honmyo-ji is a Buddhist temple on a forested hill northeast of Kumamoto Castle, established in 1585 by Kato Kiyomasa. Th…

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Updated Jun 2026
Aso Shrine — Earthquake Recovery & Shinto Architecture
Kumamoto

Aso Shrine — Earthquake Recovery & Shinto Architecture

Aso Shrine, established in 281 AD, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines and was famous for its three-story gate tower…

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Updated Jun 2026
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