Kenchoji Temple, which is one of the "Five Great Temples in Kamakura", is the most prestigious temple among the temples in Kamakura and is famous as a representative tourist attraction in Kamakura. It is also attractive that you can enjoy seasonally such as cherry blossoms, hydrangea and autumn leaves, and it is crowded with many visitors every year when you see them. In 1253, … [Read more...] about Kencho-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Shrines and temples
Daisho-in Temple, Hiroshima
Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, which is one of the three scenic spots in Japan, is famous for its great red torii, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site. Actually, there is a high-class temple called "Daisho-in Temple" in Miyajima as a sacred place. Daisho-in Temple is located on the slope of Mt. Misen for 5 minutes from “Itsukushimajinja Shrine”, a world … [Read more...] about Daisho-in Temple, Hiroshima
Eiheiji Temple, Fukui
"Grand Head Temple Eiheiji Temple" is one of the most famous temples in Fukui. The temple buildings are lined up neatly in the deep forest created by the straightly-spreaded cedar. Step into precinct and you will feel a tense atmosphere. There is a world of silence. It was the beginning of 1244 when Dogen Zenji built the Great Buddha Temple. Two years later, it was renamed … [Read more...] about Eiheiji Temple, Fukui
Horyuji Temple, Nara
Located in the foot on the slightly elevated hill of Ikaruga-cho town, in the Midwest of the Nara Basin, Horyuji Temple is one of Nara's leading temples and is a treasure trove of Buddhist art, with Asuka Art leading. Horyuji Temple is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in the 7th century, and is the oldest remaining wooden building in the world. It was built in the … [Read more...] about Horyuji Temple, Nara
Nanzen-ji Suirokaku, Kyoto
In the precincts of Nanzenji Temple there is "Suirokaku" (a high-rise waterway structure) which was created to draw water of Lake Biwa into Kyoto city. It was built in 1890, it passed through Nanzenji Temple's precincts and was designed to be designed with consideration of the surrounding landscape. Lake Biwa Canal Water plays an important role not only to carry drinking water … [Read more...] about Nanzen-ji Suirokaku, Kyoto
Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine, Kanagawa
Komagatake is one of central cone of Mt. Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. There is "Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine" on the summit of that mountain. The summit of Mt. Komagatake has been the site of the mountain worship since about 2400 years ago. It was the beginning to worship the power of gods of Mt. Kamiyama located in the north of Mt. Komagatake. After that, "Hakone shrine" was … [Read more...] about Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine, Kanagawa
Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine, Saga
"Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine" is a shrine located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, also known as "Chinzei-Nikko" (Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Kyushu). It is a venerable place that is said to be the Three Major Inari Shrines of Japan together with Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kasama Inari shrine. It is famous as sacred spot, in Kyushu it is a shrine with many worshipers following Dazaifu … [Read more...] about Yutoku Inari Jinja Shrine, Saga
Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
"Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine" in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City is the total main shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to have about 30 thousand nationwide. Mt. Inari as a whole is the realm of gods of the shrine, and you can taste a little mountain climbing feeling by observing every corner. "Senbon Torii" (a thousand torii) in the approach is popular not only among Japanese but … [Read more...] about Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo
"Meiji Jingu Shrine" is a shrine that is attractive in a quiet environment surrounded by extensive grounds and forests, while being in the downtown area of Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. There are abundant places of interest such as the approaching paths where trees grow in the surroundings and sacred spots. Meiji Shrine is a shrine surrounded by a forest that worships Emperor Meiji and … [Read more...] about Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo
Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha of Kamakura), Kanagawa
"Kotokuin Temple" in Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a temple with “Great Buddha of Kamakura” which can be said symbol of the city. The principal object of worship of Kotokuin Temple is designated as a national treasure, and the whole area of the precinct is a spot designated as a national historic site. Great Buddha of Kamakura is also known as "Great Buddha … [Read more...] about Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha of Kamakura), Kanagawa