shrines and temples

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

An ancient structure with beautiful ocean views.

The first stop of the sacred Munataka Taisha.

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

Not to be outfoxed by her famous sister shrines, Aichi’s Toyokawa Inari shrine mesmerizes millions each year.

A holy mountain with temple stays near Tokyo.

This shrine may look like it’s plucked straight from Kyoto, but its torii tunnel and blooming azalea sit nestled right in Tokyo.

Cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and Mt. Fuji. It doesn't get more "Japan" than this.

Walk the Philosopher's Path at this Kyoto temple that proves all that glitters truly isn't gold.

From out of the woodwork comes Japan’s best destination for wood-carved masterpieces.

The secret gathering spot for gods where the sun once hid from the Earth.