Temples and Shrines– tag –

Takayama Inari Shrine in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, is renowned for its striking rows of vermilion torii gates along the hillside. As a place of worshi...

Kofukuji Temple, located next to Nara Park in Japan, is one of the most historic and popular temples that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Histor...

A giant lion’s head rising above a quiet neighborhood—this is the Shishiden of Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka. Known as a popular Japanese symbol of victory an...

Nestled quietly in the mountains of Minoh, Osaka, Katsuo-ji Temple is a popular Japanese temple known as the “Temple of Victory.” Thousands of red daruma dol...

Surrounded by tranquil woods and seasonal flowers, Jindaiji Temple in Chofu City is a historic temple founded in the Nara period. Its National Treasure Buddh...

Surrounded by towering cedar trees, the moss-covered stone path of Hakusan Heisenji Shrine unfolds in quiet beauty. Located in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, t...

Quiet stone steps lead to a dignified main hall steeped in history—Gokokuji Temple in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle and...

At the end of a quiet path lined with towering cedar trees, the Okusha shrine of Togakushi Jinja stands in serene majesty. Located in the mountainous northwe...

Nikko Toshogu Shrine, surrounded by vermilion gates and vivid carvings, offers an authentic experience of Japanese history and traditional artistry. Even sol...

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a mysterious Kyoto shrine lined with thousands of vermilion torii gates. For travelers visiting Japan for the first time or solo expl...