Japan is one of those very few countries where the past sits easily amidst the present. It is against this backdrop of this simply captivating country, soundly rooted in its affluent tapestry of history and culture, crowned by ancient temples and majestic castles, that these classes of historic landmarks are situated. They help to understand Japanese heritage, aiding a number of glimpses into spiritual, architectural, and social aspects of times gone by. These classes should be compulsory visits