Sacred Temples & Shrines
This list highlights key Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Yokohama, including Sōji-ji, a principal temple of the Sōtō Zen sect, and 富岡八幡宮, a historic Shinto shrine. The sites represent diverse Buddhist traditions and Shinto heritage, offering insight into local religious architecture and history.
A Sojiji Temple
Sōji-ji is one of two daihonzan of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism. The other is Eihei-ji temple in Fukui Prefecture.
B 宝樹院
A Shingon Buddhist temple in Kanazawa Ward, affiliated with the Omuro sect.
C 林光寺
A Kōyasan Shingon sect temple in Midori Ward, part of the Kanto 88 Temple pilgrimage (site 66).
D 弘明寺
A Shingon sect temple known as Gumyō-ji, with the mountain name Suiō-san and subtemple Renge-in.
E 富岡八幡宮
A Shinto shrine in Kanazawa Ward, formerly classified as a village shrine.
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