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Quiz about Name the Japanese City II
Quiz about Name the Japanese City II

Name the Japanese City II Trivia Quiz

Here are some more Japanese cities from around the country. These are a little more harder and less known than the other quiz's cities.

A multiple-choice quiz by GWU_Boy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
GWU_Boy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
113,612
Updated
Oct 09 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
660
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Question 1 of 10
1. This city is a gateway to the Chugoku region and Shikoku Island and is where the Korakuen Garden, which is one of the three best in Japan, is. Not far from this city is the preserved Japanese city of Kurashiki. Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This city on the island of Shikoku is three hours by train away from Takamatsu. This city is also the prefectural seat for the rich farming land and fisheries, with places made specifically to carefully breed onagadori roosters. Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Located in central Honshu, this city's most popular attraction is the Toshogo which is where the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Nearby is the breathtaking Kegon Falls on Lake Chuzenji. Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This city is at the heart of the Izumo Province in central Honshu and is at the point where Nakaumi Lagoon and Laki Shinji join together. Lafcadio Hearn's Memorial Museum and Shiroyama Park are here, in the seat of the Shimane Prefecture. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. This city stands on a small delta near Osaka on the Yodo River. It is famous for its Temmangu Shrine, which is dedicated to scholar Michizana Sugawara, and the Shitennoji Temple. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. As a side trip from Nagoya, this old castle town is in a valley surrounded by the Japan Alps. Most notable here is the Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, which is at the base of Mt. Matsukura, because of its unique style of roofing called 'gassho-zukuri'. Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. One hour by train from Tokyo, this coastal city is known for its 122-ton Great Buddha bronze statue. Also in this city is the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which is the setting for the Yabusame archery event held every year on September 16th. Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. This is the largest city on Shikoku and is on the northwestern side of the island. This city is also near where one of Japan's oldest spas, Dogo Spa, is located. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The gateway to the Pacific Coast is this city, where the Aoba Castle is located and where the Tanabata star festival takes place in the summer. This city is also a base to go to the scenic town of Matsushima. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following attractions is not located in the old Japanese capital of Kyoto? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This city is a gateway to the Chugoku region and Shikoku Island and is where the Korakuen Garden, which is one of the three best in Japan, is. Not far from this city is the preserved Japanese city of Kurashiki.

Answer: Okayama

 The Chugoku region is located at the western end of Honshu and is split into Sanyo, Inland Sea Coast, and San-in. Bizen is stoneware city located abotu an hour from Okayama while Iwakuni and Yamaguchi are closer to Hiroshima.
2. This city on the island of Shikoku is three hours by train away from Takamatsu. This city is also the prefectural seat for the rich farming land and fisheries, with places made specifically to carefully breed onagadori roosters.

Answer: Kochi

 Onagadori roosters sometimes have tail feathers more than 20 feet long. All incorrect answers are cities in central Honshu near Nagoya.
3. Located in central Honshu, this city's most popular attraction is the Toshogo which is where the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Nearby is the breathtaking Kegon Falls on Lake Chuzenji.

Answer: Nikko

 Also in central Honshu near Nikko is the town of Mashiko, which is known for its pottery.
4. This city is at the heart of the Izumo Province in central Honshu and is at the point where Nakaumi Lagoon and Laki Shinji join together. Lafcadio Hearn's Memorial Museum and Shiroyama Park are here, in the seat of the Shimane Prefecture.

Answer: Matsue

 Matsue and the Izumo Prefecture are closely linked with Japanese mythology, making them a popular tourist destination and distribution hub.
5. This city stands on a small delta near Osaka on the Yodo River. It is famous for its Temmangu Shrine, which is dedicated to scholar Michizana Sugawara, and the Shitennoji Temple.

Answer: Nakanoshima

 Also located in Nakanoshima are the Tennoji Park and Sumiyoshi Temple. All the incorrect choices were temples located in Kyoto.
6. As a side trip from Nagoya, this old castle town is in a valley surrounded by the Japan Alps. Most notable here is the Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, which is at the base of Mt. Matsukura, because of its unique style of roofing called 'gassho-zukuri'.

Answer: Takayama

 'Gassho-zukuri' roofing characterizes roofs that appear like they're praying. All the incorrect answers are all other side trips from Nagoya.
7. One hour by train from Tokyo, this coastal city is known for its 122-ton Great Buddha bronze statue. Also in this city is the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which is the setting for the Yabusame archery event held every year on September 16th.

Answer: Kamakura

 Kamakura was once the seat of the feudal government in 1192 and other places of interest there are the Engakuji and Kenchoji temples.
8. This is the largest city on Shikoku and is on the northwestern side of the island. This city is also near where one of Japan's oldest spas, Dogo Spa, is located.

Answer: Matsuyama

 Matsuyama is also where Matsuyama Castle is, which is one of Japan's best-preserved. All incorrect answers are all cities located on Shikoku.
9. The gateway to the Pacific Coast is this city, where the Aoba Castle is located and where the Tanabata star festival takes place in the summer. This city is also a base to go to the scenic town of Matsushima.

Answer: Sendai

 Sendai is located in the northern Tohoku region of Honshu and is relatively near to Fukushima, Yamagata, and Shinjo.
10. Which of the following attractions is not located in the old Japanese capital of Kyoto?

Answer: Rainbow Town

 Rainbow Town is located in Tokyo and features a shopping mall and a game park called Joypolis. Toji Temple has the country's tallest pagoda. The Katura Imperial Villa is one of Japan's best examples of traditional Japanese architecture and landscaping. Gion Corner is a place in Kyoto to see traditional Japanese theater.
Source: Author GWU_Boy

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