Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima: Enjoy the history and healing scenery of one of the Three Views of Japan・Built in 593 AD, this shrine has over 1,400 years of history・ A shrine famous for its great red torii gate that floats on the sea・ Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1996
The Cradle of Zen: Eiheiji, the main temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism・The main temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism (Sōtō Zen), in Fukui prefecture.・It features Seven Temple Buildings linked by a single corridor and the huge temple precincts. ・The morning service is worth a visit, although reservations are required.
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Kumamoto: Get lost in another world at the foot of Mount Aso・Head towards the beautiful shrine down a mystical entrance path, surrounded by deep, dark forest ・This was the setting for the animated movie, Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light・The impressive sacred rock at the back of the shrine is another must-see
Meditation amid the greens of Seirinji Temple in Wakura Onsen・Tranquility in the bamboo forest, a greenish space gorgeously instagrammable・Experiencing Shakyo (sutras copying) and Zazen (Zen meditation)・Great if visited while touring Shichi Fukujin (Seven Lucky Gods).
Gangoji Temple・Japan’s first temple, Asuka Temple, was relocated・One of the components of the World Heritage Site・There are three national treasures—the Main Hall, the Zen Room and the miniature five-storied pagoda
Yahiko Shrine in Niigata・Yahiko Shrine is the most prestigious shrine in Niigata Prefecture・Its history is believed to date back more than 2400 years・Enjoy the sacred Mount Yahiko by ropeway
Mount Nokogiri (Nihon-ji): From Hell Peek to the 30m Kannon, this is an amazing place・This temple is full of highlights including “Hell Peek” observation deck, the Hundred-shaku Kannon carved into the rock face, industrial heritage sites and a Great Buddha statue・A sightseeing spot with great access from Tokyo・A treasure trove of beautiful sites that will give you plenty of pictures to be proud of
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