Horyu-ji in Nara, the world’s oldest wooden construction, was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early promotion of Buddhism in Japan.
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine (石清水八幡宮) / Kyoto, Yawata
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata, Kyoto, a 30-minute walk uphill with bamboo forest and atmospheric surrounds.
Goshuin-chou / A special stamp collecting book
Goshuin “the honorable red stamp” has become popular among young people who seek out rare stamps and calligraphy from Japanese shrines and temples.
Hase-dera Temple / Nara
Hase-dera Temple, located in the the mountains east of the Asuka region, Nara, situated in a valley has over 30 buildings built up along the hillside.
Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine (今宮戎神社) / Osaka
Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine, located in Osaka, is known for “Ebessan” , the god of commerce. Tradition has it that when the prince Shotoku-taishi built
Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) / Kyoto, Uji
Ujigami shrine is the oldest standing shrine in Japan. this tranquil shrine, surrounded by trees, is located on the banks of the Uji-gawa river in Kyoto.
Pokémon Nests/ Parks and Gardens in Kyoto
Kyoto has a number of public gardens and other green spaces affording visitors to relax, picnic, jog, stroll and to catch Rare Pokémon.
Kozan-ji Temple (高山寺) /Kyoto, Takao
Kozan-ji Temple in Takao mountainous area, has the oldest tea field and Japan’s first manga. The area becomes very popular for a day hike and the autumn color.
Jojakko-ji Temple (常寂光寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
This mountainside Jojakko-ji was founded in 1596, is famous for autumn leaves. The temple has a quiet atmosphere, with small, attractive buildings and gates.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) / Kyoto
Visit Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, famous for its stunning wooden stage Kiyomizu-no-butai, attracting over 5 million visitors every year.
Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine / Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha is located on the mountain of Inari-san in Kyoto. The impressive tunnel of red torii gates is very popular among tourists from overseas.
Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple in northern Kyoto’s Sagano district was originally Emperor Saga’s detached palace, now a serene historic temple and garden.