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Monet Shrine, Gifu.

Monet Shrine Nemichi Shrine Gifu

Nemichi Shrine (根道神社), known as Monet Shrine, is located in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan and has become a tourist destination over the last few years.

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Shohoji Temple Gifu Daibutsu

Shohoji Temple Gifu Daibutsu: The Gifu Daibutsu at Shohoji Temple in Gifu is the largest dry lacquer statue in Japan at over 13 meters tall.

Zenshoji Temple Gifu

Zenshoji Temple Gifu

Zenshoji Temple Gifu 禅昌寺: Visitors to Gero Onsen should try to visit Zenshoji Temple, a Rinzai-sect Buddhist temple, just one stop north from Gero Station.

Momotaro Shrine Inuyama

Momotaro Shrine Inuyama

Momotaro Shrine Inuyama: Another bizarre shrine in Japan is the Momotaro Shrine in Inuyama, north of Nagoya.