Goto Inari Shrine - The Best Shrine in Tokyo for Shrine Stamps (五十稲荷神社)
A small shrine just a short distance from the busy streets of Chiyoda City, Tokyo best known for their adorable goshuin (shrine stamps)...
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Shrines and Temples in Japan
Kyoto's Doll Temple - Awashimadō Sōtokuji Temple 粟嶋堂宗徳寺
A temple in Kyoto with a large collection of both Japanese and foreign vintage dolls on display.
Osaka's Most Unique Shrine - Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社)
Osaka's Most Unique Shrine
The Godzilla Shrine - Tamagawa Sengen Shrine多摩川浅間神社
An iconic shrine located near the Tama River, known for its association with the Godzilla franchise. Where: 1 Chome-55-12 Denenchofu, Ota...
The Onigiri Shrine - Takagi Shrine (高木神社)
Located about a 15 minute walk from Tokyo Skytree is Takagi Shrine, a quirky onigiri-themed shrine that also pays tribute to Takagi San,...
Shorinzan Darumaji Temple - The Origin of Daruma Dolls 少林山達磨寺
This temple was built in 1697, and is dedicated to the Daruma doll, which is a round hand-painted doll that symbolizes good luck. They...
538 Steps to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社
538 steps will bring you to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社, which is half way up Mt. Gongenyama in Wakayama prefecture. Its quite the journey but...
Momotaro Shrine 桃太郎神社 - A Shrine Full of Japanese Folklore Statues!
Momotaro 桃太郎 "peach boy" in English, is a well-known hero in Japanese folklore. In the story a childless elderly woman finds a giant...
Nishitokyo's Tanashi Jinja 田無神社
Tanashi Shrine is nestled in the western part of Tokyo, and hosts events and festivals all throughout the year. Its history dates back to...
A Temple Inside of a Cliff - Oya-Ji Temple 大谷寺
Oya-Ji Temple in Tochigi prefecture is a unique temple that was constructed into a hole in the side of a rock cliff, and is home to a...
Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) Tokyo's Anime Mascot Temple
Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) is a Buddhist temple in Hachioji, Tokyo that was established in 1489 by Keiun Nicchō (啓運日澄) for his retirement. Although...
Kawasaki's Kitsune Shrine: Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine
Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine is home to 108 kitsune (fox) statues! In the Shinto religion, "inari" is a god that is connected to rice,...
Maneki Neko Wonderland at Gotokuji Temple (護国寺)
Gotokuji Temple is said to be the birthplace of "maneki neko" (luck-inviting cat or beckoning cat) and is home to dozens of them! It's a...
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