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Yoshino Destination Guide

Discover Yoshino in Japan

Yoshino in the region of Japan (general) is a town located in Japan - some 320 mi or ( 515 km ) West of Edo , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Yoshino

Local time in Yoshino is now 01:20 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tokyo " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Uro, Tokushima, Takamatsu, Osaka, and Okayama. When in this area, you might want to check out Uro . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Yoshino ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Shodoshima

1:47 min by SightZ123
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Pictures from Shodoshima, Japan. ..

Shodo Island 《Kagawa Japan》

1:47 min by PrefKagawa
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Angel road in Shodoshima

0:12 min by kobakoutube
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素晴らしい, 香川県 小豆島のエンジェルロード。 ..

優しい人に会いましたViolinPiece2/3 バイオリン小品-高橋真一1978-1981作曲

2:19 min by afksx
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優しい人に出会った感動を表した音楽です。 動画のURL: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com 撮影は、2008年の小豆島。 最後の風景は、北海道富田ファームです。 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 楽譜は、「同人 音楽の森」で189円で入手できます。 www.do ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Shōzu District, Kagawa

Shōzu District, Kagawa is a district located in Kagawa, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 34,714 and a density of 204.20 persons per km². The total area is 170.00 km², most of which is on the island of Shōdo-shima.

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Located at 34.51 134.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Districts in Kagawa Prefecture

Shōdo Island

Shōdo Island is an island located in the Inland Sea of Japan. The name means literally "Island of Small Beans". There are two towns on the island: Tonoshō and Shōdoshima, comprising the district of Shōzu. The island is famous as the setting for the novel Twenty-Four Eyes, and its subsequent film adaptations. The island was the first area of Japan to successfully grow olives, and is sometimes known as "Olive Island".

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Located at 34.51 134.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Geography of Kagawa Prefecture, Islands of Japan

Kankakei Ropeway

The Kankakei Ropeway is a Japanese aerial lift line in Shōdoshima, Kagawa. This is the only line operated by Shōdoshima Sōgō Kaihatsu . The line opened in 1963. It runs through Kankakei, a gorge on Shōdoshima Island. The gorge is known for its unique view, made by diastrophisms and erosions.

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Located at 34.52 134.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Aerial tramways in Japan

Kankakei

The gorge of Kankakei is a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty on the island of Shōdo-shima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Part of the Setonaikai National Park, the heights rise to 812 m. The area is celebrated for its Japanese maple trees. Volunteers formed a preservation society in 1898 and when, in 1912, foreigners tried to expropriate the area, a soy sauce magnate stepped in to ensure its preservation. In 1927 Kankakei was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.

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Located at 34.52 134.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Geography of Kagawa Prefecture, Places of Scenic Beauty, Visitor attractions in Kagawa Prefecture

Olive Jinja

Olive Jinja is a Greek-style Shinto shrine on the island of Shōdoshima in the Inland Sea, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Constructed in 1973 and standing amidst a grove of olives - a thriving industry on the island - the shrine takes the form of a replica Greek temple, with stylobate, Doric columns, entablature with triglyphs, and bronze pedimental reliefs. There is an annual festival with Greek themes. The shrine is located within Setonaikai National Park.

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Located at 34.51 134.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 1973 establishments in Japan, Folly buildings, Greek Revival architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1973, Shinto shrines in Kagawa Prefecture