Shrines & Temples

Kamakura Daibutsu at Kotoku-in Temple, Kanagawa

Kamakura Daibutsu (Kotokuin Temple)

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Kamakura Daibutsu, also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is a large bronze statue of Amida Buddha located in the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Great Buddha of Kamakura was cast in

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Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine is a small yet scenic shrine near Aso-Kuju National Park, Kumamoto Prefecture. This quiet, remote and atmospheric shrine is distinguished by some hundred moss-covered stone lanterns that line the path from the shrine

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Entrance to Kotohira Shrine

Kotohira Shrine

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture otohira Shrine (金刀比羅宮), also called Kotohiragu or affectionately “Konpira-san,” is a famous Shinto shrine nestled on Mount Zōzu in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture. Known for its long staircase, spiritual atmosphere, and breathtaking views, the shrine is a

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