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  2. 15 Most Notable Japan Temples and Shrines

    • 1. Izumo Taisha Shrine Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture is possibly the oldest and tallest shrine in Japan. ...
    • 2. Byodo-in Temple Byodo-in in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture was built in 998. ...
    • 3. Yama-dera Temple Yama-dera is a mountain temple in Yamagata Prefecture built in 860. ...
    • 4. Todai-ji Temple ...
    • 5. Kinkaku-ji Temple ...
    • 6. Kiyomizu-dera Temple ...
    • 7. Fushimi Inari Shrine ...
    • 8. Itsukushima Shrine ...

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    What is the oldest temple in Japan?
    Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture is possibly the oldest and tallest shrine in Japan. Visitors go to the shrine to pray for good relationships and marriage. 2. Byodo-in Temple Byodo-in in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture was built in 998. The Phoenix Hall features 1,000 year-old Buddhist statues and other national treasures.

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    What are the most important Buddhist temples in Japan?
    HistoryKashihara-jingu Shrine, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji Temple, and Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha) are major Buddhist temples in Japan. HistoryKashihara-jingu Shrine, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Todaiji Temple are major attractions, while Juroku Rakan Iwa (Buddhist Carvings) and Udono Sekibutsu are spots. HistoryOsu Kannon is another major temple, and the D.T. Suzuki Museum (Suzuki Daisetz Kan) is a major attraction related to Buddhism.

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    How many temples and shrines are there in Japan?
    In many places, Shinto and Buddhism, with their associated structures, shrines and temples respectively, share the same sacred grounds. Today, there are about 80,000 shrines and 77,000 temples in the country. As travel to Japan surpasses pre-pandemic levels, visitors who know just a bit of this context can more deeply appreciate these sacred sites.

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    What are the most famous temples in Japan?
    The most famous site is Chuson-ji Temple, which was founded in 850 and is famous for its Konjikido Golden Hall that is—you guessed it—completely covered in gold. Motsu-ji Temple, located adjacent to Chuson-ji, was built in the ninth century, and gives you an idea of how temples and their environs would have looked way back in the day.

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