Shrines & Temples

Ah, the beauty, the history.

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Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine, just northwest of Nagoya in Aichi, offers a mix of historical significance, quirky monkey statues and more.

Tsubosaka-dera

Tsubosaka-dera

This temple with a giant Buddha statue in the mountains of Nara has recently become a popular photo spot during the cherry blossoms season.

Takeda Shrine

Takeda Shrine

Learn about one of the most powerful clans of Japan’s Warring States period at Takeda Shrine.

Hasedera Temple

Hasedera Temple (Nara)

Hasedera or the “Temple of Flowers” resides high on the mountainside in Nara Prefecture.

Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine

Arakurayama Sengen Park

For the most famous view of Mount Fuji, take a hike up Yamanashi Prefecture’s Arakurayama Sengen Park.

Gokokuji Temple

Gokokuji Temple

Gokokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple that is off the beaten path and well worth a visit. It is considered one of the oldest temples in Tokyo.

Yasukuni Shrine

A landmark that signals the start of spring in Tokyo and serves as a window into Japan's past and traditions.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Situated in the heart of Kawagoe in  Saitama Prefecture, lies Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a popular destination for those seeking help with matrimonial happiness and matchmaking.

Suwa Taisha

Suwa Taisha

Suwa Taisha’s four main shrines have been standing amongst the forests and in veneration of Mount Moriya for over a millennium.

Daisho-in Temple

Daisho-in Temple

A temple located at the foot of Mount Misen on Miyajima Island.

Shikaumi Shrine

Shikaumi Shrine

Visit the shrine said to be founded by the legendary Empress Jingu