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The Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社 Yasaka-Jinja), commonly known as the Gion Shrine for organizing the Gion festival every year.

The Silver Pavilion is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful and underrated temples, home to ancient buildings and stunning gardens.

The Golden Pavilion has been the postcard to send from Kyoto for more than a century. Find out why it’s that iconic, and how to get there.

The ancient Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine of Osaka is one of the most important shrines around Osaka and setting for the Hatsumode festival.

Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.

Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine, Ise Grand Shrine, attracts millions of visitors and pilgrims each year and is considered the nation’s spiritual home.

Toji Temple is a can’t-miss attraction in Kyoto, being an ancient temple on UNESCO’s world heritage list with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.

Visiting Japan’s shrines and temples is the perfect way to connect with this beautiful country’s ancient culture and spiritual beliefs.

Yamadera, literally meaning mountain temple. Is a sacred temple complex high up in the Tohoku mountains, with breathtaking views.

Discover Japan’s spiritual heritage and visit truly beautiful locations by taking a tour of one of the country’s most famous and iconic symbols - Torii gates.