Shrines and Temples in Japan
「Shrine/Temple」Tourist Attractions
Ikuta Shrine
Ikuta Shrine is an ancient shrine with a history of over 1800 years, and it is also the origin of the name "Kobe." It is widely popular as a shrine for matchmaking and safe ...
Heian Shrine
Heian Shrine was established in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo, with Emperor Kanmu as its deity. Located in the Oka...
Take-da Shrine
The Takeda Shrine, dedicated to the renowned samurai Takeda Shingen, was established in 1919 at the site of the historic Tsutsujigasaki Castle. This location, which served a...
Saruta Hiko Shrine
Saruta Hiko Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Saruta Hiko no Okami, the deity of "road-opening" in Japanese mythology. Saruta Hiko no Okami guided Ninigi no Mikoto to Takachih...
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...
Kumano San Ishiteji
Ishiteji Temple is the 51st temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, located near Dogo Onsen. It features important cultural properties including the National Treasure Ni...
Ooarai Isosaki Shrine
Oarai Isosaki Shrine is a historic ancient shrine founded in the Heian period, located on the hill of Oarai Cape in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. The enshrined deities are...
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple is a Zen temple located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally, this site was the location of Danrin-ji...
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...
Shitenno-ji Temple
Shitennoji Temple is the first official temple of Japanese Buddhism, founded by Prince Shotoku in 593. This temple has been burnt down multiple times due to disasters and wa...
Katori Jingu
Katori Shrine is the Ichinomiya (first shrine) of Shimosa Province and serves as the head shrine of approximately 400 Katori Shrines nationwide. The main deity is Kunitama n...
