Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Iida, Japan

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Tour Facts

5 sights
2 km

37 m
49 m

Experience Iida in Japan in a whole new way with our free 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 Iida

Sight 1: Grave of Mottoi (Sakurai) Bunshichi

Bunshichi Genyu is a creation of the Sanyutei Dynasty, and is one of the most popular rakugo. It is considered a difficult subject because it has many characters, it is a long play, and it has to have a funny flavor in the emotions, and conversely, if you can do it, you are said to be a full-fledged person. It is also performed in Kabuki as "The Seven Elements of Human Affection".

Wikipedia: 文七元結 (JA)

464 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: 飯田市立動物園

Taken with Canon IXY 430F (Digital IXUS 245 HS) / CC BY-SA 3.0

Iida City Zoo is a municipal zoo located in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 飯田市立動物園 (JA)

392 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館

Miyuki Meinaka / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Iida City Kawamoto Kihachiro Puppet Museum is a museum dedicated to Kihachiro Kawamoto located in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. It is positioned as the Iida City Regional Puppet Theatre Center, aiming to preserve and exhibit materials related to puppet theatre, provide information on puppet theatre, and offer diverse opportunities for interaction through puppet theatre performances and workshops, while also contributing to the enhancement and development of citizens' education, scholarship, and culture.

Wikipedia: 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 (JA)

778 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Shoeiji

じゃ・いあん / CC BY-SA 4.0

Shoeiji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Edo Town, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. The detailed name is Engozan Shoeiji. The main temple is Echigo Kenshoji Temple.

Wikipedia: 正永寺 (JA)

321 meters / 4 minutes