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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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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Bishamondo with red leaves of autumn
- Kyoto
- Monzeki Temple of the Tendai sect founded in 703. In the autumn, the scenery of the stone steps turns into burning red with fallen maple...
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Nihonji Temple, Nokogiriyama kogiriyama
- Chiba
- This is the oldest Japanese temple in the Kanto region, established approximately 1,300 years ago for Gyoki Botsatsu. The symbol of the t...
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Anrakuji Temple
- Kyoto
- Juren and Anrakuji Temple was opened by Shishigatani Soan, the disciple of Honen. The temple is also known as “Suzumushi Temple&rdq...
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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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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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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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Eikando Zenrinji Temple
- Kyoto
- Eikando has been famous for its fall foliage since ancient times, and from mid- to late-November the temple is surrounded by fiery red tr...