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Sacred Sites in Japan
Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Japan profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map of Japan.
Featured Sacred Sites in Japan
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GinkakujiKyoto, JapanOriginally intended to be coated in silver, this harmonious temple ended up in simple wood. It houses an image of Kannon and includes lovely gardens. -
NanzenjiKyoto, JapanAn important Rinzai Zen temple on the Path of Philosophy, Nanzenji has a beautiful Zen garden and extensive grounds. -
Meiji ShrineTokyo, JapanA Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, Meiji is surrounded by lush forests that are a haven of peace in the big city.
All Sacred Sites in Japan (View on Map)
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Ise Shrine (Ise Jingu)Ise, Japan -
Great BuddhaKamakura, Japan -
HasederaKamakura, Japan -
Tsurugaoka HachimanguKamakura, Japan -
Zeniarai BentenKamakura, Japan -
Adashino NenbutsujiKyoto, Japan -
ByodoinKyoto, Japan -
ChioninKyoto, Japan -
DaigojiKyoto, Japan -
DaitokujiKyoto, Japan -
Fushimi Inari ShrineKyoto, Japan -
GinkakujiKyoto, Japan -
Heian JinguKyoto, Japan -
KinkakujiKyoto, Japan -
KiyomizuderaKyoto, Japan -
NanzenjiKyoto, Japan -
RyoanjiKyoto, Japan -
SanjusangendoKyoto, Japan -
TojiKyoto, Japan -
Yasaka ShrineKyoto, Japan -
Mount FujiChubu, Japan -
HoryujiNara, Japan -
Kasuga ShrineNara, Japan -
KofukujiNara, Japan -
Nara National MuseumNara, Japan -
TodaijiNara, Japan -
Yakushiji TempleNara, Japan -
RinnojiNikko, Japan -
Shinkyo BridgeNikko, Japan -
Toshogu ShrineNikko, Japan -
Shikoku Island PilgrimageShikoku, Japan -
Meiji ShrineTokyo, Japan -
SensojiTokyo, Japan -
Yasakuni ShrineTokyo, Japan