Shrines & Temples

Ah, the beauty, the history.

The first stop of the sacred Munataka Taisha.

A spiritual seaside getaway close to Tokyo with shrines, temples and big buddha.

We can all use some peace and quiet once in a while.

A visit to this quirky shrine based on the famous Japanese children’s tale will leave you feeling peachy.

We all need to escape to nature every once in a while.

Not to be outfoxed by her famous sister shrines, Aichi’s Toyokawa Inari shrine mesmerizes millions each year.

A holy mountain with temple stays near Tokyo.

The oldest Buddhist mummy in Japan.

Virtual travel is the next best thing if you can’t physically visit Japan.

This shrine may look like it’s plucked straight from Kyoto, but its torii tunnel and blooming azalea sit nestled right in Tokyo.

Cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and Mt. Fuji. It doesn't get more "Japan" than this.