Must Visit Historical Places in Honshu
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Shinto shrine with a history of over 1300 years, renowned for thousands of vermilion torii gates leading up a sacred mountain. It serves as the head shrine of Inari worship and features traditional Japanese architecture.
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Former Imperial Villa Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this castle belongs to one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World…
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Yushima Tenmangū
One of Tokyo's many beautiful shrines. This one's history reaches back to the 5th century AD.
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Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryū-ji, formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in…
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Shitennoji
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was completely rebuilt in 1963, but it still retains its former charm.
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Zojo-ji temple
This Buddhist temple served as the family shrine to the Tokugawas - one of Japan's most famous families.
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Ikukunitama Shrine
This charming Shinto shrine was built in the 16th century. Visit this hidden gem and enjoy its peaceful and slightly mysterious atmosphere.
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Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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Yushimaseido Temple
Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan.
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Okunoin
One of the most popular cemeteries in the country, Okunoin is a tranquil place with both sacred and slightly mysterious atmosphere.
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Odawara Castle
Originally built in the 15th century, this castle, which was rebuilt and destroyed many times, now houses a history museum focused on the…
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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.
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Tours & Activities
4.6 (7) Osaka: Private Tour of Shitennoji, Osaka's Oldest Temple
4.7 (89) Osaka E-Bike Tour With A Local Guide
Osaka: Tennoji Ward, Shinsekai 3 hours Walking Tour
5.0 (20) Full Osaka Tour with Entrance Tickets
4.8 (12) Osaka: Osaka Castle - Tsuruhashi - Tennoji (Spanish Guide)
5.0 (3) Osaka: Japan’s Oldest Temple & Bone Buddha Walking Tour
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