10 Temples & Shrines Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 1 Larry Knipfing Shinnyo-do was founded in 984. It is a lovely, secluded temple that is quiet and serene, but in autumn when the foliage is in full..
10 Temples & Shrines Fudoin Temple JJ Walsh Beautiful colors, quiet and serene location, interesting statues and structures at Fudoin temple.
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Hokai-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Hokai-ji Temple was built at the place where Hojo’s residence used to be. The temple grounds are almost always in the bloom of..
7 Temples & Shrines Horinji C. Rio Temple nine in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Dharma Wheel Temple. The Main Hall (honzon) is home to the only ..
6 Temples & Shrines Yasaka Shrine Shijo Gion Kyoto Bonson Lam Emperor Ichijo loved Gion Shrine so much, that in the year 991 he added it to the Imperial list. The roof was built with stunning..
7 Temples & Shrines Ryozen Gokoku Higashiyama John Carter Ryozen Gokoku is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the heroes of Japan that helped shape it’s future.
9 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Joraku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Joraku-ji Temple was established in 1237 by the 3rd Regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, Hojo Yasutoki who created the first set of..
9 Temples & Shrines The Three Waterfalls Temple JJ Walsh The charm of Mitaki temple is the green, lush and peaceful atmosphere mixed with the intrigue of statues and Japanese religion.
