Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Okazaki, Japan

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.2 km
Ascend 73 m
Descend 65 m

Experience Okazaki in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Okazaki

Sight 1: 岡崎城

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Okazaki Castle is a Japanese castle located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Okazaki Castle was home to the Honda clan, daimyō of Okazaki Domain, but the castle is better known for its association with Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Tokugawa clan. The castle was also known as "Tatsu-jō" (龍城).

Wikipedia: Okazaki Castle (EN)

215 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: 岡崎公園

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Okazaki Park is a public city park (historical park) located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 岡崎公園 (岡崎市) (JA)

593 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: 大林寺

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大林寺

Dairinji Temple is a temple of the Nishiyama Fukakusa sect of the Jodo sect located in Uomachi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Pick-up. The name of the temple is Fuko-in. The honzon is Amitabha.

Wikipedia: 大林寺 (岡崎市) (JA)

624 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: 松應寺

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松應寺

Shooji Temple is a temple of the Pure Land sect located in Matsumoto-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Nomi. The honzon is Amitabha.

Wikipedia: 松應寺 (岡崎市) (JA)

851 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: 甲山寺

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甲山寺

Kozanji Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect located in Rokuyo-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. It was built during the Sengoku period as a guardian of the Okazaki Castle Demon Gate.

Wikipedia: 甲山寺 (岡崎市) (JA)

931 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 6: 随念寺

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Zuinenji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Monzen-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Buddha Genzan Zentokuin. The honzon is Amitabha.

Wikipedia: 随念寺 (JA)

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