Historic Temples and Shrines
Explore a diverse cross-section of Japanese heritage, ranging from the 13th-century Daiganji Temple to the UNESCO-listed Shurijo Castle. This selection features significant Shinto shrines like Ueno Tōshō-gū, dedicated to the Tokugawa shogunate, and the mountain-side Daishoin Temple. The list also includes archaeological sites such as the Ichijōdani Asakura ruins and modern cultural landmarks like the National Museum of Western Art, offering a comprehensive look at the country's architectural and spiritual evolution.
A Yasukuni Shrine
Founded in 1869, this Shinto shrine is devoted to those who died in wars in the 19th and 20th century.
B Shurijo Castle
Shuri Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku castle in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
C National Museum of Western Art
A stunning collection of Western artworks housed in an equally stunning building by Le Corbusier, inscribed as a cultural heritage on the…
D Ueno Tōshō-gū Shrine
Built in 1627, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the most famous shogun of the Tokugawa clan and one of Japan's most prominent…
E Daishoin Temple
Located at the foot of Mount Misen, Daisho-in temple is worth the stop on your way up.
F Hanazono Jinja Shrine
The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century.
G Jison-in
Though this temple may look quite ordinary, be sure it is one of the most unusual places of worship you can visit in Japan.
H Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
Established in the 9th century to appease Mount Fuji after a major eruption, this Shinto shrine is part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Heritage site.
I Benten Temple in Ueno Park
This temple, hidden away at the heart of the Shinobazu pond in the Ueno Park, is dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten - a popular Buddhist…
J Asakura Family Historic Ruins
The Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins are historic ruins located in the Kidonouchi section of the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture,…
K Asakura Family Historic Ruins
The Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins are historic ruins located in the Kidonouchi section of the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture,…
L Daiganji Temple
Visit this small temple which dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. Marvel at the splendid Buddha statues.
川井城跡
Historical ruins marking the site of a former medieval castle.
N Kōchi Castle
Kōchi Castle is a castle located in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
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