Search results for Temples/shrines
There are many historical temples and shrines in Japan, some of which have been in existence since the 4th century. The precincts of these sites are often very popular as tourist destinations, unconnected to their religious nature. Also, there is a bit of a craze for collecting shrine stamps happening in Japan right now.
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Arakura Mountain Sengen Park (Arakurayama Sengen Park)
- Mt. Fuji
- Arakura Sengen Shrine is one of the foremost scenic destinations of Fujiyoshida City. Climb the 397-step staircase located near the main ...
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Shirakawa-go
- Hidatakayama
- The style of architecture known as Gassho-zukuri (Japanese architecture with a steep thatched roof) and the townscape of Shirakawa-go are...
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Lake Biwa
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
- Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan in terms of area size and water volume, and it takes up about 1/6 of Shiga Prefecture. It's a...
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Togakushi Shrine
- Nagano
- This is a shrine that has been around for over 2,000 years at the foot of Mount Togakushi. It consists of five shrines: the Oku-sha (inne...
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Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kyoto
- These bamboo forest paths are frequently used as a filming location for various movies and TV dramas. During the traditional early winter...
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Keisoku-ji Temple
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
- This old temple was founded by Gyoki, a Buddhist priest, in 735. From mid-November to late-November, approximately 200 ancient trees, mai...
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Mt. Takao
- Tokyo
- Easily accessable from central Tokyo, this mountain was designated as Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park in 1967. Takaosan Yakuoin Y...
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Kifune Shrine
- Kyoto
- Kifune is an old shrine that worships a dragon god who controls water. It has had a long history of believers from the ancient times. The...
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Nanzenji Temple
- Kyoto
- Nanzenji is the most prestigious of all the Zen Buddhism temples in Japan. The Lake Biwa Canal Waterway Route, which passes through the v...
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Eiheiji Temple
- Fukui
- This temple was founded by the master of the Soto Zen Buddhism, Eihei Dogen, in 1244. It has an area of around 700 square meters and cove...