Japan temples and shrines are historical and cultural places of worship with beautiful architecture and vast gardens. Many are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are visited by tourists year-round. Temples are Buddhist places of worship and often function as monasteries. Shrines house gods of the Shinto religion.

Although only one word ("shrine") is used in English, in Japanese, Shinto shrines may carry any one of many different, non-equivalent names like gongen, -gū, jinja, jingū, mori, myōjin, -sha, taisha, ubusuna or yashiro. Miniature shrines can occasionally be found on roadsides.

They include many of Shinto's most important shrines such as the Ise Shrines, Izumo Shrine and Atsuta Shrine, and a number of shrines newly built during the Meiji Period, such as Tokyo's Meiji Shrine and Kyoto's Heian Shrine.

2023年4月28日 · But to really appreciate the spiritual weight, architectural power and historic significance of Shinto shrines, then be sure to pay a visit to some of the world’s most famous shrines. Here’s a small guide to some shrines across Japan we highly recommend you visit. 1. Ise Grand Shrine, Ise (伊勢神宮)

There are tens of thousands of shrines in Japan. Shrines with structures that are National Treasures of Japan are covered by the List of National Treasures of Japan (shrines). For Shinto shrines in other countries, scroll down to the See also section. This list includes all Beppyo shrines and provincial Sōja Shrines and Ichinomiya

Discover the beauty and significance of Japanese shrines, how to visit them, and the traditions behind Shinto rituals and beliefs.

2024年3月27日 · There are more than 160,000 traditional Japanese temples and shrines scattered across the ‘Land of the Rising Sun,’ and usually they have a bunch of interesting history behind them, plus the buildings themselves are real works of art.

2019年4月4日 · Built to honor the Japanese sun goddess, Amaterasu, the Ise Grand Shrine is widely considered to be one of the most sacred spaces in Japan. It consists of a network of 125 shrines and sees more than six million visitors and religious pilgrims each year.

2023年12月20日 · Today, there are about 80,000 shrines and 77,000 temples in the country. As travel to Japan surpasses pre-pandemic levels, visitors who know just a bit of this context can more deeply...

2024年8月10日 · Embark on a spiritual journey as we unveil the 15 best shrines in Japan. From the serene moss-covered grounds of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine to the vibrant cherry blossom spectacle at Hirano Shrine, join us as we explore these remarkable sanctuaries, where ancient traditions and natural wonders intertwine.