「Shrine/Temple」Tourist Attractions
Hydrangeas of Unshoji Temple
Unsho-ji is a historic temple located in Akita Prefecture's Oga City, cherished by many since its founding in 1624. However, recent attention has shifted from its history to...
Chuson-ji Temple
Chuson-ji Temple was founded in 850 by the high priest Jikaku Daishi Ennin and had large-scale structures built by Kiyohira, the first ruler of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, in th...
Motsu-ji Temple
Moeji Temple is a unique temple that is designated as both a World Heritage Site and as a special historic site and special scenic spot by the Japanese government, alongside...
Kasama Inari Shrine
One of Japan's three major Inari shrines, Kasama Inari Shrine, is located in Ibaraki Prefecture and boasts a history of over 1,360 years since its establishment in 651. The ...
Hotokuji Temple
Hōtokuji is a historic temple founded during the Muromachi period. It is particularly famous for the "momiji on the floor" seen in the main hall, which is open to the public...
Kasukadai Shrine
Kasuga-taisha Shrine was established in the second year of Jingo-Keiun (768) and the current shrine buildings were completed in the early Heian period in 794. It flourished ...
Tōshōdaiji
Tōshōdai-ji is a temple founded by the Tang dynasty monk Jianzhen in the Nara period, established in 759 (the 3rd year of Tenpyō Hōji) at the former residence of Prince Shin...
Hakuto Shrine
Shirataki Shrine is dedicated to the "White Rabbit of Inaba," which connects the great deity Okuninushi no Mikoto of Izumo and the princess Yagami of Inaba. It is known as t...
Daichibanfudashoryozenji
The first temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage, Ryozenji Temple, was founded about 1300 years ago by the monk Gyoki, upon the imperial request of Emperor Shomu. It became the fi...
Yutokuhinari Shrine
Yutoku Inari Shrine is located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, and is counted among the three great Inari shrines of Japan, along with Fushimi Inari and Kasama Inari. It w...
Aso Shrine
Aso Shrine, located in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is the head shrine of approximately 500 shrines across Japan and has a history of over 2,500 years. The deities enshrin...
