Shrines & Temples
Ah, the beauty, the history.
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- Destination Aichi
- Speciality Traditional
Hiyoshi Shrine
Hiyoshi Shrine, just northwest of Nagoya in Aichi, offers a mix of historical significance, quirky monkey statues and more.
- Destination Nara
- Speciality Traditional
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.
- Destination Yamanashi
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Takeda Shrine
Learn about one of the most powerful clans of Japan’s Warring States period at Takeda Shrine.
- Destination Nara
- Speciality Traditional
Hasedera Temple (Nara)
Hasedera or the “Temple of Flowers” resides high on the mountainside in Nara Prefecture.
- Destination Yamanashi
- Speciality Traditional
Arakurayama Sengen Park
For the most famous view of Mount Fuji, take a hike up Yamanashi Prefecture’s Arakurayama Sengen Park.
- Destination Tokyo
- Speciality Uncategorized
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.
- Destination Tokyo
- Speciality Traditional
Yasukuni Shrine
A landmark that signals the start of spring in Tokyo and serves as a window into Japan's past and traditions.
- Destination Saitama
- Speciality Traditional
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.
- Destination Nagano
- Speciality Traditional
Suwa Taisha
Suwa Taisha’s four main shrines have been standing amongst the forests and in veneration of Mount Moriya for over a millennium.
- Destination Hiroshima
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Daisho-in Temple
A temple located at the foot of Mount Misen on Miyajima Island.
- Destination Fukuoka
- Speciality Traditional
Shikaumi Shrine
Visit the shrine said to be founded by the legendary Empress Jingu