Namba Yasaka shrine Namba Yasaka shrine (難波八阪神社), situated in Osaka’s Namba district, is a fascinating sacred site. Although the exact date of its founding remains unknown, legend has it that it was once called ‘Namba Shimomiya‘ and served as the local deity of the Namba area. It is believed to have been established in response to a […]
Kiyomizudera temple The Kiyomizudera temple, located in the city of Kyoto, is a Buddhist temple famous for its impressive architecture and its historical and cultural importance. Built in 778, Kiyomizudera is one of the most emblematic temples in Japan. Its name means “temple of pure water” and refers to the sacred waterfall that flows in
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Arakura Sengen shrine Arakura Fuji Sengen is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fujiyoshida, at the foot of Mount Fuji. The Chureito Pagoda, also known as the Fujiyoshida Cenotaph Monument, is a five-storied pagoda located in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963. The pagoda,
