One of Tokyo's many beautiful shrines. This one's history reaches back to the 5th century AD.
This charming Shinto shrine was built in the 16th century. Visit this hidden gem and enjoy its peaceful and slightly mysterious atmosphere.
Founded in the 9th century, this imposing Buddhist temple was damaged during WWII.
Higashi Hongan-ji, or, ″the Eastern Monastery of the Original Vow″, is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad,…
Sengaku-ji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Minato-ku, near…
Although not as large or as fancy as some others, this Shinto shrine boasts a long and dramatic history.
This 13th-century nunnery has been turned into a temple and was known as a place of refuge for abused wives. Its garden is spectacular.
Namiyoke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukiji, Chūō, Tokyo.
Tomioka Hachiman Shrine is the largest Hachiman shrine in Tokyo.
Konkaikōmyōji, also the Kurodani Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of Head Temple of the Jōdo Sect of Buddhism.
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