Founded in 757, the shrine is considered to be the oldest Shinto shrine in the city.
This Shingon Buddhist temple dates back to 806 and consists of several structures, including the famous 10.8 meters high wooden statue of…
The Oura Church or Oura Cathedral, officially the Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan, is a Catholic minor basilica and co…
Visit this Shinto shrine which is considered to be the oldest one on the Kyushu island. It is dedicated to gods of safe seafaring.
This Zen temple is the oldest Chinese-founded temple in Nagasaki. It was erected in the 17th century, and serves as one of the most…
Situated in a busy heart of the city, this quaint shrine serves as an oasis of serenity both for locals and tourists.
Munakata Taisha is a collection of three Shinto shrines located in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Situated in the vicinity of other impressive temples, this one is open till late at night - makes for a great evening stroll.
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral also St. Mary's Cathedral, often known as Urakami Cathedral after its location Urakami, is a Roman…
This Buddhist temple is one of the best preserved and most beautiful examples of the Chinese Ming Dynasty architecture - not only in Japan,…
This museum commemorates the 26 martyrs - a group of Roman Catholic believers executed for their beliefs in 1597 here, in Nagasaki.
Kirishima-Jingū is a Shinto shrine located in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Udo-jingū is a Shinto shrine in Nichinan, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan, south of Aoshima.
Aoi Aso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is colloquially known as Aoi-san.
Kagoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.
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