"Meigetsuin Temple" is an ancient temple nestled in the greenery of Kita Kamakura. The temple is based on Meigetsuan, which was founded in 1160. The entire site is a national designated historic site. It is a site with many historically valuable attractions such as "Yagura", one of the largest in Kamakura, and the Hokyoin-to pagoda, which is linked to the tomb of Hojo … [Read more...] about Meigetsuin Temple, Kanagawa
Shrines and temples
Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a shrine located in Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Kameido Tenjin Shrine, also known as "Kameido Tenmangu" or "Tenjin-sama of Kameido". "Tenjin-sama" is Sugawara Michizane who was revered as "Tenman Ohkami" after his death. At this shrine, along with "Tenman Ohkami", "Amenohohinomikoto", which is the guardian deity of Sugawara Family, is enshrined. The … [Read more...] about Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo
Zenkoji Temple, Nagano
Zenkoji Temple is a temple located in the central area north of Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. It is located about 2 kilometers on the north side of Nagano Station and is a symbol of Nagano City. Originally the city center area of Nagano City has a history that has been developed as the Monzen town of Zenkoji Temple, and Nagano City and Zenkoji Temple are inseparable … [Read more...] about Zenkoji Temple, Nagano
Mikane-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Kyoto's "Mikane-jinja Shrine" is gaining popularity, especially for those seeking beneficial related money. It is located in a very accessible place in Kyoto city and is convenient to visit in combination with other sightseeing spots. When visiting Kyoto, visit Mikane-jinja Shrine and get rich. Mikane-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, which has recently received increasing attention. … [Read more...] about Mikane-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Senko-ji Temple, Hiroshima
Onomichi, a beautiful town facing the Seto Inland Sea. Onomichi, which has prospered as a port city since ancient times, is also famous as a temple and hill town, along with the beautiful Seto Inland Sea landscape. Also, this beautiful scenery of Onomichi is loved by many writers, and is famous as a literary town and a movie town. A town loved by leading Japanese writers such … [Read more...] about Senko-ji Temple, Hiroshima
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tokyo
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine is located in an office area of five-minute walk from Iidabashi Station in Tokyo. It is one of the "Tokyo Great Five Shrines" that is well-known as “Ise Jingu Shrine in Tokyo”. Furthermore, it is also rapidly rising in popularity as "Sacrificed Places for lovers" where there are the most of the benefit of a matchmaking in Tokyo. Tokyo Daijingu Shrine is a … [Read more...] about Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tokyo
Kirishima Jingu Shrine, Kagoshima
Kirishima Jingu Shrine is located on the Kirishima Mountains, which was designated as a national park for the first time in Japan. In the age of myth that the gods made this world and reigned, the "island floating in the misty sea" seen from the heavenly world is considered as the origin of the name “Kirishima” (fog island). The Kirishima mountain range is a group of … [Read more...] about Kirishima Jingu Shrine, Kagoshima
Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa
"Engakuji Temple" is the most popular spot in Kamakura now. It is a hidden spot in Yamanouchi, which is the countryside of Kamakura. Many people don't visit the Engakuji Temple, as it is not well known. This temple is the Kamakura Engakuji school, a historical temple built by Zuyuan WUXUE (Sogen MUGAKU in Japanese) and Tokimune HOJO. It is worshiped as the second rank of … [Read more...] about Engakuji Temple, Kanagawa
Yakushiji Temple, Nara
"Yakushiji Temple" registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural assets of the ancient capital Nara". It is a large temple that received the protection of the Imperial Court along with Todaiji Temple and Horyuji Temple as one of the "Nanto Seven Great Temples" during the Nara period. The principal "Yakushi Sanzonzo" (three statues that compose the Yakushi Triad) … [Read more...] about Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Nezu Jinja Shrine, Tokyo
"Yanesen" area popular as downtown area in Tokyo. Among them, "Nezu Jinja Shrine" is a popular spot. There are innumerable torii gates like the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, which is famous for thousands of torii gates, and it is tempting to take photographs. About 3,000 azaleas are planted, and in the azalea season, you can enjoy beautiful scenery with colorful … [Read more...] about Nezu Jinja Shrine, Tokyo