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KUMANO NACHI TAISHA GRAND SHRINE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
To reach the great Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in the best way, get off the ...Read more
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SANCTUAIRE SHIRAHIGE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
The Shirahige-jinja shrine was founded 1900 years ago. It has become one of ...Read more
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TEMPLE RYUSEN-JI
Temple to visit
The ascetics of shugendō go to this temple, since its foundation around ...Read more
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KONGŌBU-JI
Temple to visit
This Buddhist temple was built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a ...Read more
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GRAND SANCTUAIRE DE KUMANO HONGU TAISHA
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
All the pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo lead to this sanctuary nestled in ...Read more
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INUNAKIYAMA
Natural Crafts
The name of this mountain, inunakiyama, which means "the mountain of the ...Read more
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KINPUSEN-JI
Temple to visit
In the heart of the village of Yoshino stands Kinpusen-ji, the main ...Read more
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MATSUBARA HACHIMAN-GU
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Located 6 km southeast of the Himeji train station and near Shirahamanomiya ...Read more
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ANCIEN TEMPLE CHIKURIN-IN
Temple to visit
Formerly the residence of the priests, this ancient temple is now the ...Read more
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TEMPLE EIGEN-JI
Temple to visit
Founded in 1361 by the lord of Omi province, Sasaki Ujiyori, and the monk ...Read more
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SANCTUAIRE KASHIHARA-JINGU
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Kashihara-jingu is at the foot of Mount Unebi. It was on this site more ...Read more
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PAGODE TAHŌ-TŌ DU KONGŌ SANMAI-IN
Pagoda to visit
This two-story pagoda was erected in 1223 by Hojo Masako, wife of Minamoto ...Read more
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HIYOSHI TAISHA SHRINE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
This sanctuary would have been founded 2100 years ago. There are seven ...Read more
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OKA-DERA TEMPLE
Temple to visit
This temple, founded in 633 by Gien, is associated with the Shingon-Buzan ...Read more
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TEMPLE ONSENJI
Temple to visit
A long time ago, Keimon, a Buddhist sculptor who had come to enjoy the warm ...Read more
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TEMPLE SHIGISAN CHOGOSONSHI-JI
Temple to visit
Nicknamed the temple of the tiger, for its many legends and reproductions ...Read more
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SANCTUARY ŌISHI
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Ōishi Kuranosuke is the leader of the 47 rōnin. He is the one who guided ...Read more
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NAKAYAMADERA
Temple to visit
Nakayamadera was founded in the life of the century by Prince Shōtoku. ...Read more
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MAMPUKU-JI
Temple to visit
The Zen temple of the Secte-Shū sect was raised by Ingen (1592-1673), ...Read more
Uji
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KATSUO TEMPLE
Temple to visit
This temple was erected in 765 at the request of Prince Kaijo, son of ...Read more
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KOHO-AN TEMPLE
Temple to visit
This secondary temple is known for its gardens designed by Enshū Kobori, ...Read more
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TEMPLE BYODOIN
Temple to visit
The Byodoin Temple, a symbol of the glory of the Fujiwara clan to this day, ...Read more
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YANAGIDANI KANNON (TEMPLE YOKOKUJI)
Temple to visit
The Yanagidani Kannon (Yokokuji temple) is located near the famous Otokuni ...Read more
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TEMPLE KOMYO-JI
Temple to visit
Komyo-ji temple was first built in 1198 by Kumagai Naozane. Today, it is ...Read more
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KURAMA-DERA TEMPLE
Temple to visit
Founded in the 8th century, the Kurama-Dera Temple is very popular with the ...Read more
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KASHIHARA JINGU SHRINE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
This sanctuary is dedicated to the first official emperor of Japan, Emperor ...Read more
Yamato-Yagi
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TANZAN-JINJA
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
In this shrine was buried Kamatari Nakatomi, the leader of the Shintō ...Read more
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OMIWA-JINJA
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Located north of Sakurai, this shrine, one of the oldest in the ...Read more
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SANCTUAIRE FUTAMI OKITAMA (MEOTO-IWA)
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
This shrine is famous because of its close connection with the Ise Shrine. ...Read more
Ise
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ENRYAKU-JI
Temple to visit
Enryaku-ji Temple is located on Mt. Hiei, on the border between Kyoto ...Read more
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TEMPLE RYOGONJI
Temple to visit
Ryogonji Temple, located in the town of Ayabe, next to the town of ...Read more
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KUMANO NACHI TAISHA SHRINE, SEIGANTOJI PAGODA AND NACHI NO TAKI WATERFALL
Religious buildings
The Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine is the oldest structure in Kumano. The ...Read more
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DANJO GARAN
Temple to visit
This is the sacred precinct where the most important buildings and edifices ...Read more
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CHURCH OF LIGHT OF IBARAKI
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
This church is one of the most famous achievements of the renowned Japanese ...Read more
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OSAKA TENMAN-GŪ
Temple to visit
Ōsaka Tenman-gū is a temple shintō built in the 10th century. However, ...Read more
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ISHIYAMADERA TEMPLE
Temple to visit
This temple, which was founded in the 8th century, now belongs to the ...Read more
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TEMPLE MANGETSUJI AND ITS UKIMIDO HALL
Temple to visit
Mangetsuji Temple houses Ukimido Hall, a building floating above the waters ...Read more
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TEMPLE SUKYŌJI
Temple to visit
This beautiful temple was built in 1392. It is also nicknamed Takuan-dera, ...Read more
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TEMPLE TANSHU-KANNONJI
Temple to visit
Tanshu-Kannonji Temple was founded in 720 by the monk Hodo. In 961, Master ...Read more
Fukuchiyama
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IZANAGI SANCTUARY JINGŪ
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
It is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, dedicated to the divine couple ...Read more
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KIYOSHIKŌJIN KIYOSHIKŌJIN
Temple to visit
Eriged in 896, live here Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine in harmony. The ...Read more
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OJIYAMA MAKEKIRAI INARI SHRINE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Makekirai Inari or "the fox who didn't like to lose". Legend has it that ...Read more
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NANSHUJI TEMPLE
Temple to visit
Built in 1557, this temple is part of the Rinzai sect. It was totally ...Read more