Shrines & Temples

Ah, the beauty, the history.

Discover this year's best Tohoku travel destinations in Japan.

Ise is the original pilgrim's playground; home to Japan's holiest shrine.

See it with your own eyes at Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Walk in darkness on a path to this “secret Buddha” and (maybe) find enlightenment.

Inspiring gardens and autumn madness at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple.

Unique temple pagoda in a scenic, historical setting.

Do a temple stay at the headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism.

From silent retreats to mountain temple stays, get in touch with your spiritual side while traveling Japan.

Visit the golden pavilion of the north deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture.

One of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Japan.

An ancient structure with beautiful ocean views.