Kashima Jingu Shrine in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture is said to have been built in 660 BC and is a high-class palace with many national treasures and important national cultural assets. It is also known that the god of military power is enshrined and athletes pray for victory. What kind of power is hidden in the grand head shrine of Kashima Shrine, which is the oldest and … [Read more...] about Kashima-jingu Shrine, Ibaraki
Shrines and temples
Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
“Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine” is located in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is known as one of Japan's three major Inari and is also famous as a sacred place. The shrine is crowded with about 800,000 people during Hatsumode (the practice of visiting a shrine or a temple during the New Year). The ritual deity is "Ukamitamanokami", which is said to be beneficial to the rich … [Read more...] about Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine, Ibaraki
Todaiji Temple, Nara
At that time, Todai-ji Temple, with its world-class wooden buildings and Buddha statues, is said to have been created by collecting the highest technologies and sublimed into art. The great power of the ruler at that time can be seen. However, it was probably because of the people's faith at that time that they were rebuilt over and overdue and destroyed. Beyond the eternal … [Read more...] about Todaiji Temple, Nara
Houkyou-in Temple, Kyoto
There are many sightseeing spots in Arashiyama and Sagano area in Kyoto, including Tenryu Temple and Togetsu Bridge. When it comes to cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, many tourists visit and Togetsubashi is full of tourists and it is very crowded. Houkyou-in Temple was built during the Heian period as Emperor Shirakawa's chokugan-ji (temple built at the order of the … [Read more...] about Houkyou-in Temple, Kyoto
Zeniarai Benten Shrine (Ugafuku-jinja Shrine), Kanagawa
Kamakura has many good fortune spots such as Kotokuin, famous for the Kamakura Daibutsu, Genjiyama Park, and Sasuke Inari Shrine. Blessed with delicious food-gathered from the mountains and the sea, it is also a town with a line of shops with a focus on local produce. "Zeniarai Benten Shrine" (Ugafuku-jinja Shrine) is a small shrine in Kamakura, full of the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Zeniarai Benten Shrine (Ugafuku-jinja Shrine), Kanagawa
Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Kifuna Shrine located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto and at the foot of Mt. Kurama is located about 40 minutes by car from the city. You can see beautiful scenery during the seasons such as spring fresh green and autumn leaves, and snowfall light up in winter. Many worshipers visit every day to see a photogenic shrine that shines on nature. A stone stairway approach with "Kasuga-dourou" … [Read more...] about Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto
There are many beautiful autumnal spots in Kyoto, but one of the famous attractions is "Eikando" (Zenrin-ji Temple). It is a historical temple where the beauty of colored leaves has appeared in the waka poem since ancient times, there are many cultural assets, and it is also famous for lighting up the colored leaves. Eikando is located in Eikanido-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It is … [Read more...] about Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto
Kofukuji Temple, Nara
In the vicinity of Nara Park, there is a famous temple called Kofukuji Temple, which aligns with Todai-ji Temple. Kofuku-ji is famous for the Ashura statue, but it was also famous for its powerful monks. In the Kamakura period and the Muromachi period, they were practically the leader of the country. It continued until it gave way to Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi … [Read more...] about Kofukuji Temple, Nara
Motonosumi-Inari shrine, Yamaguchi
"Motonosumi-Inari Shrine" is located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The 123 Torii Gates lined by the sea have a great view and reputation. The Motonosumi-Inari Shrine is visited not only by Japanese people but also by many foreigners. The beautiful sea of cobalt blue and the amber torii create a great contrast and you can enjoy a spectacular view of losing words. It has … [Read more...] about Motonosumi-Inari shrine, Yamaguchi
Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple), Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji is a temple located in the northern part of Kyoto city area, at the south base of Mt. Daimonji. The official name is "Rokuon-ji Temple", and it is a temple of the Rinzai-mune Shokokuji school. Speaking of Kinkakuji, there are many who think of a golden sparkling building built at the base of a pond. The official name of this golden building is called "Shariden" … [Read more...] about Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple), Kyoto