Shrines & Temples

Ah, the beauty, the history.

Unique temple pagoda in a scenic, historical setting.

Do a temple stay at the headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism.

From silent retreats to mountain temple stays, get in touch with your spiritual side while traveling Japan.

Visit the golden pavilion of the north deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture.

One of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Japan.

An ancient structure with beautiful ocean views.

The first stop of the sacred Munataka Taisha.

A spiritual seaside getaway close to Tokyo with shrines, temples and big buddha.

We can all use some peace and quiet once in a while.

A visit to this quirky shrine based on the famous Japanese children’s tale will leave you feeling peachy.

We all need to escape to nature every once in a while.