Zuigan-ji Temple

[NOTICE: Zuigan-ji is undergoing renovations until March 2018. The main hall will be closed through March 2016. Instead, visitors can tour alternate buildings t

Futami Okitama Jinja Shrine

Facing Meoto Iwa Rocks, Futami Okitama Jinja Shrine is decorated with hundreds of frogs.

Isshin-ji Temple

A temple of the Jodo-shu sect and built in 1185, this temple is located near Tennoji Park. The temple's claim to fame is that the cremated remains of human bone

Ikukunitama Jinja Shrine

Ikukunitama Jinja Shrine, also known as Ikutama-san, was built between BC 711 and BC 585. It was previously an Imperial Shrine.

Daian-ji Temple

Ryukozan Nanshu-ji Temple

Nanshu-ji is a temple built by the Miyoshi family in 1557. The temple has strong ties with tea ceremony masters such as Sen no Rikyu and Takeno Joo.

Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine

This is a Shinto shrine and one of Japan's five most important shrines dedicated to Inari Okami, the Japanese fox god.

Tamatsukuriyu Jinja Shrine

Tamatsukuriyu Jinja is a Shinto shrine that is famous for its "Negai Ishi", or wishing stone.

Kamosu Jinja Shrine

Kamosu Jinja is a shrine is dedicated to Izanami, one of the mythical creators of the Japanese islands, as is a designated national treasure. It is known as Jap

Raikyu-ji Temple

This is a temple of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Takahashi's old preserved town in Okayama.

Tamaki Jinja Shrine

Located near the top of Mount Tamaki, Tamaki Jinja Shrine is part of a UNESCO pilgrimage route.

Jokyo-ji Temple

Centrally located but often overlooked, Nara's Jokyo-ji Temple was founded in 1224 and features a courtyard surrounded by small gardens.

Kashihara Jingu Shrine

Sitting at the foot of Mount Unebi, Kashihara Jingu Shrine is where Emperor Jimmu, Japan's first Emperor, ascended to the throne.

Hoki-ji Temple

Hoki-ji Temple is the oldest three-story pagoda building in Japan.

Saidai-ji Temple

Located west of Heijo Palace, Saidai-ji Temple is the west counterpart to Nara's Todai-ji Temple.

Aoi Aso Jinja Shrine

Aoi Aso Jinja Shrine, also called Aoi-san, is a national treasure that was built in 806.

Aso Jinja Shrine

Aso Jinja in Aso City is the head shrine of the 450 or so Aso Shrines located around Japan.

Seichoji Temple

Located in Kamogawa, this temple is considered sacred, and where the famous priest Nichiren Shonin studied Buddism when he was 12.

Banfukuji Temple

Small Buddhist temple near Awaamatsu Station, Chiba.

Yaegaki Jinja Shrine

Shinto shrine for the God Susanoo and Princess Kushinada. This shrine is dedicated to marriage and matchmaking.

Tamasaki Shrine

A Shinto shrine in Chiba, this temple was given the most prestigious status by the Japanese Imperial Court. It was deemed as "the first shrine" or the most pres

Okuni Jinja Shrine

Okuni Jinja is a Shinto shrine in located the mountains of Mori-machi in Shimane prefecture.

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is a monastery of the Tendai sect of Buddhism located on Mt. Hiei in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.

Shirahige Jinja Shrine

This is a Shinto shrine well known for its torii (gate) that stands in the lake.

Himure Hachiman-gu Shrine

Himure Hachiman-gu Shrine is located in the popular matsuri (festival) area of Omi-Hachiman.

Daichi-ji Temple

Daichi-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Shiga Prefecture.

Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate

Built in 1519 and located inside the grounds of Shuri Castle Park, Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate is a shrine where prayers were offered for the then king's safety w

Zuienji Temple

Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine

This temple is famous for it's Noh theather practice stage, and also a mini-Mt. Fuji. This is often used as a venue for traditional Japanese-style weddings.

Juzaisan Chokoku-ji Temple

Chokoku-ji is a buddhist temple dedicated to Nichiren, is also known as the "Temple of the Rooster" and is most famous for its annual festival and fair "Tori no

Takakura Shrine

Famous, small shrine in Fukushima Prefecture.

Nihon-ji Temple

Located on the slopes of Mount Nokogiri, this Buddhist temple is known for its "Great Buddha", the Nihon-ji Daibutsu.

Toeizan Kanei-ji Temple

Toeizan Kanei-ji is a buddhist temple that was established in 1625.

Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

Fuji Sengen Jinja is an important Shinto shrine at the northern foot of Mount Fuji.

Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple

Kuon-ji is a buddhist temple in Minobu, Yamanashi.

Kai Zenko-ji Temple

Kai Zenko-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kofu, Yamanashi. It is located a 15 minute walk north of Zenkoji station.

Konpon-ji Temple

Konpon-ji is a buddhist temple located in Niibo Ono on Sado Island. It is one of the largest on the island belonging to the Nichiren sect.