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Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine 6

Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine

Sherilyn Siy

Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Islands.

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The Spirit of Kyoto

Elena Lisina

Kyoto is rich with temples, shrines, souvenir & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many places that are rather

Kyoto 2
Kishimojin Temple

Kishimojin Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Founded in the late 16th century, Kishimojin Temple in Ikebukuro is dedicated to the Buddhist deity, Kishimojin who, before she became the protector of

Tokyo 3
Gotokuji Temple 6

Gotokuji Temple

Kim Bergström

Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward sets itself apart from other temples, with an incredible number of maneki neko (beckoning cat statues) covering

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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

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