Built in the early 7th century AD, this is the oldest as well as the most visited temple in Tokyo.
Commonly known as the Golden Pavilion Temple because of its characteristic golden colour, this Zen Buddhist temple is one of the most…
The famous Buddhist temple in Kyoto has had its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994.
A Zen temple from the 15th century AD. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with famous decorative sand patterns, trees, and ponds, said…
This Buddhist temple served as the family shrine to the Tokugawas - one of Japan's most famous families.
Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Set on a hill surrounded by a forested valley, this stunning temple and its surroundings make for a great escape from the city.
Located at the foot of Mount Misen, Daisho-in temple is worth the stop on your way up.
Chūson-ji is a Buddhist temple in the town of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Mōtsū-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the town of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and also refers to the…
Sōfuku-ji is a Rinzai temple in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Yokodakezan.
Visit this small temple which dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. Marvel at the splendid Buddha statues.
Chikurin-ji is a Shingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Monju…
Zenkō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Nagano, Japan. The temple was built in the 7th century.
Zuiryū-ji is a Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The temple belongs to the Sōtō-school of Japanese Zen Buddhism.
Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Gokoku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Naha, Okinawa. Established in 1367, the temple served as a major national temple for the Okinawan…
Sendai Daikannon, officially known as the Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon, is a large statue located in Sendai, Japan.
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