Shrines and Temples in Japan

Japan’s shrines and temples embody centuries of spiritual tradition, cultural heritage, and architectural craftsmanship. From famous sacred sites to peaceful local temples, these destinations offer a deep connection to Japan’s religious history and serene atmosphere. Explore iconic landmarks as well as hidden spiritual spots throughout the country.

「Shrine/Temple」Tourist Attractions

Kyoto

Tofuku-ji Temple

Tōfuku-ji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, founded in 1236 by Kujō Tadayoshi, with its main hall completed in 1255. It is counted among the five great ...

Kyoto

Kōdaiji

Kodaiji Temple, founded in 1606 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife, Nene (Kita no Masahiro), to honor her husband's memory, is a temple of the Rinzai sect's Kenninji school. It fe...

Kyoto

Kenninji Temple

Kennin-ji Temple, founded in 1202 by the Zen master Eisai, is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and serves as the head temple of the Kennin-ji branch of the Rinzai sect. Built ...

Kyoto

Ryoan-ji

Ryōan-ji is a Zen temple of the Rinzai school located in the Ukyo-ku district of Kyoto, founded in 1450 by Hosokawa Katsumoto during the Muromachi period. Its world-famous h...

Kanagawa

Meigetsuin

Meigetsu-in is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Kencho-ji located in Kamakura, enshrining a seated statue of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. In June, approximately 2,500 hyd...

Kyoto

Nanzen-ji

Nanzen-ji is a prominent Zen temple of the Rinzai sect located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. It was founded in 1291 when Emperor Kameyama transformed his detached palace into a Zen ...

Kyoto

Kamikamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine (Kamo-wake-ikazuchi Shrine) is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dedicated to the god of thunder, Kamo-wake-ikazuchi no Ōkami. The shrine grounds host nati...

Kyoto

Ninna-ji

Ninna-ji Temple was founded in 888 at the behest of Emperor Kōkō and is known for Emperor Uda's entry into the temple after shaving his head. It serves as the head temple of...

Miyagi

Oosaki Hachimangu

Osaki Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine founded in 1607 by Date Masamune. The main shrine buildings (honden, ishi no ma, and haiden) were designated as national treasures i...

Kanagawa

Hasedera

Hase-dera Temple, established in the 8th year of the Tenpyō era (736) during the Nara period, is an ancient temple that is a representative landmark of Kamakura, well known ...

( 106件中 97 - 106 件 )