This is probably the biggest Buddha in Japan, the shortest history The site area of Taishizan Seidaiji Temple with Echizen Great Buddha is 22 hectares. Great Buddha, Great Buddha Hall, five-storied pagoda, Japanese garden, and so on are located in the extensive site. Although it may be thought that there is history in that it is this big temple, actually it is 1987, and it … [Read more...] about Taishizan Seidaiji Temple, Fukui
Shrines and temples
Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Aichi
Atsuta Jingu Shrine exists here over 1900 years ago There is Atsuta Ward in the central part of the old city of Nagoya City. It also flourished as Miya-juku Station, one of the Fifty-three Stages on the Tokaido as the temple town of Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Atsuta Jingu Shrine existed here over 1900 years ago. The site is the area where there is a presence in Atsuta Ward even … [Read more...] about Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Aichi
Saiho-ji Temple, Kyoto
The garden covered with moss is so beautiful "Saiho-ji Temple" (Moss Temple) is a temple of Rinzai sect in Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto city, an external sub-temples of the Tenryu-ji Temple. It is also designated as a special scenic spot in the country and there is an alias "Koke-dera" ("the Moss Temple") because the garden covered with moss is so beautiful. It is said that Saiho-ji … [Read more...] about Saiho-ji Temple, Kyoto
Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture boasting the largest size in Japan. In the northwest, there is the "Shirahige-Jinja Shrine" called "Itsukushima of Omi," reminiscent of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto shrine. The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful, in recent years it has become famous … [Read more...] about Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Izumo Oyashiro Shrine is known as "god of marriage" "Izumo Taisha Shrine" is the official name is "Izumo Oyashiro Shrine". According to "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters) and "Nihonshoki" (Chronicles of Japan), "Okuninushi no Mikoto" (chief god of Izumo in southern Honshu Island, Japan, and the central character in the important cycle of myths set in That region) is said to … [Read more...] about Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Japan's oldest museum "Tokyo National Museum" in Taito-ku, Tokyo is Japan's oldest museum aimed at collecting, storing and exhibiting cultural properties of Japan and the Orient. There are more than 110,000 collections including more than 80 national treasures and over 600 important cultural assets in the "Tokyo National Museum" consisting of 5 exhibition halls and museums. … [Read more...] about Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka
Charms and Highlights of Shitenno-ji Temple Around the Tennoji station in Osaka, since the "Abeno Harukas" opened, the modern image has completely settled. However, in fact this surrounding area is quite historic land. "Shitenno-ji Temple" which became the origin of that name is Japan's first full-scale Buddhist temple, a precious cultural heritage that Prince Shotoku built. … [Read more...] about Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka
Takayama inari shrine, Aomori
A thousand torii gates “Takayama Inari Shrine” is a shrine located in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture. It is known as a sacred place that offers benefits such as bumper crop and prosperous business. A mysterious and fantasy world is spreading like the Senbon Torii (a thousand torii) is reminiscent of the Wizard of Oz. The benefits of this shrine are diverse, including … [Read more...] about Takayama inari shrine, Aomori
Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Kannon statue, said to be the most beautiful face in Japan Sennyu-ji Temple, located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, was built in 856 as the head temple of Shingen-shu Sennyu-ji school. Since the Edo period, successive emperors from Emperor Gomizunoo to Emperor Komei in the late Bakumatsu are buried in the tomb of the temple grounds. And, until the Japanese Constitution came into … [Read more...] about Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple, Kanagawa
A popular temple visited by about 3 million worshipers annually Kawasaki city located in the northeastern part of Kanagawa prefecture. Kawasaki City is a large city with a population of more than 1.5 million, adjacent to Tokyo on the north side and Yokohama on the south side. Speaking of Kawasaki City, there are people who have strong images of industrial areas and that it is … [Read more...] about Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple, Kanagawa