「Shrine/Temple」Tourist Attractions
Risshaku-ji (Yamadera)
Hojusan Risseiji, commonly known as Yamadera, is one of Japan's renowned spiritual sites. Founded in the second year of the Jōgan era (860) by the third head of the Tendai s...
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the head shrine of the Sagami province and one of the three major Hachimangu shrines, alongside Usa Jingu in Oita and Ishimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto. ...
Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji is one of Japan's most renowned temples, founded during the Nara period in the capital of that era, Heijo-kyo, as a kokubunji (provincial temple). The most famous f...
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is known as the head shrine among approximately 12,000 Tenmangu shrines nationwide....
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and is a representative tourist destination in Japan, attracting over 30 million visitors each year. Since its founding in 628,...
Byodo-in Temple
Byodoin Temple is a historic temple located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, renowned for its Hall of Phoenix. Established in 1052 by the regent Fujiwara no Yorimichi, it is c...
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine, commonly known as "Gion-san," is widely cherished. This shrine is particularly significant as the head shrine of the approximately 2,300 Yasaka Shrines and sh...
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji, officially known as Jishō-ji, is located in the Sakyo Ward of Kyoto City and is affiliated with the Rinzai school of the Shokoku-ji sect. Originally built as a v...
Toyokawa Inari Shrine
Toyokawa Inari is one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, attracting about five million visitors from across the country with its blessings for prosperous business. Its of...
Kushida Shrine
Kushida Shrine is known as the guardian shrine of Hakata and is affectionately referred to by locals as "O-Kushida-san." It has a long history and the current shrine buildin...
Takayama Inari Shrine
When it comes to Senbon Torii (thousand torii gates), Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is famous among international visitors. However, in recent years, Takayama Inari Shrine i...
Mount Osore
Mount Osore is regarded as one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, alongside Mount Hiei and Mount Koya. Located on the Shimokita Peninsula, this spiritual site was open...
