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.
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.
Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji is located in Arashiyama. Sogen-chi garden is a fine blend of aristocratic tradition and Zen culture, displaying the beauty of the four seasons.
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) / Kyoto, Higashiyama
Yasaka shrine is considered the guardian shrine of neighbouring Gion, is particularly popular for the first shrine visit of the new year and Gion festival.
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (北野天満宮) / Kyoto
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, enshrining Sugawara Michizane, is famous for plum blossom viewing in spring and vibrant autumn leaves in Kyoto.
Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) / Kyoto
Shimogamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, is located at the junction of the Takano and Kamo rivers. The Aoi Matsuri is held every year 15th May.