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Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is one of the twelve original castles left in Japan and a top destination for tourists from around the world. K...

Hyogo
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is arguably the most important shrine in Kamakura and is located roughly in the center of the ci...

Kanagawa
Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple

Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multit...

Tokyo
Shitennoji Temple

Shitennoji Temple

Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is regarded as one of Japan’s oldest official temples and the first to be financially supported an...

Osaka
Toshodaiji Temple

Toshodaiji Temple

Toshodaiji Temple, located just north of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, is a significant site related to the development of Buddhi...

Nara
Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo, officially called Rengeō-in, is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect located in the Higashiyama district of Ky...

Kyoto
Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine (Yasukuni Jinja), located in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, was established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji to commemorate and...

Tokyo