All Temples & Shrines
If you’re looking to uncover some of Japan’s best-kept secrets, Chōraku-ji Temple 川会山 長楽寺 「但馬大仏」 in Hyōgo Prefecture should be Read more…
The traffic noise falls away and the immaculate kept grounds greet you as you enter through the torii gate at Nishinomiya Read more…
Mikuriya Shrine 御厨神社 is a shinto shrine in Akashi, Hyogo. This shrine has gorgeous plum blossoms which bloom around mid February. Read more…
Kashima Shrine 鹿嶋神社 is in the small city of Takasago, about an hour drive from Kobe. This large shrine is quite impressive Read more…
Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu 多井畑厄除八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine in the Suma area of Kobe. It is one of the oldest Read more…
Did you know Kobe has a big buddha statue? Nofukuji Temple in Kobe is home Hyogo Daibutsu. One of the Read more…
Mount Shosha is a picturesque temple area located in the mountains behind Himeji Castle. Scenes from “The Last Samurai” (2003) with Read more…
Kakinomoto Shrine 柿本神社 is a small Shinto shrine in Akashi. Its often used for worship to the deity of education and Read more…
Gesshoji Temple is a pleasant but rather small temple and grounds perched on the hill side of Akashi. It’s part Read more…
Izanagi Shrine (Izanagi Jingu) on Awaji Island is said to be the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan. There are a lot of creation Read more…
NEW Experience at Kakurinji Temple A monk will guide you around this national treasure. Relax with Zen meditation, Shakyo and Zazen Read more…
Sumadera Temple (Suma Temple) is a beautiful Buddhist Temple built in 886 and is one of Kansai’s best-kept secrets. If Read more…
Ikuta Shrine (生田神社 Ikuta-Jinja) is the main shrine in central Kobe. It has over 1800 years of history and is Read more…
Minatogawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located just 3 minutes north of JR Kobe Station. The grounds are peaceful and Read more…