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Jorenji Temple

Jorenji Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Famous for its giant bronze statue of the Buddha, Jorenji Temple in Itabashi City features some fascinating smaller deity statues of hell, good fortune

Tokyo 6
Zenyoji Temple

Zenyoji Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Zenyoji Temple in Edogawa City is home to Japan's widest pine tree and features soil from each of the 88 temples on the famous pilgrimage route in Shikoku

Tokyo 9
Egad! Is This Kyoto?

Egad! Is This Kyoto?

Arlene Bastion

Mt Daimonji shows us a different face to Kyoto. Fireplaces used in a religious ritual can be seen on the mountain slope.

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Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 7

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Lynda Hogan

There is always something happening at the illustrious Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. No matter what season, the shrine is very photogenic.

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Konno Hachimangu Shrine 6

Konno Hachimangu Shrine

Lily

“Konno Hachimangu Shrine”, located in Shibuya ward, Tokyo, is known as the guardian both of Shibuya and Aoyama.

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