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A small shrine just a short distance from the busy streets of Chiyoda City, Tokyo best known for their adorable goshuin (shrine stamps)...

A temple in Kyoto with a large collection of both Japanese and foreign vintage dolls on display.

Osaka's Most Unique Shrine

An iconic shrine located near the Tama River, known for its association with the Godzilla franchise. Where: 1 Chome-55-12 Denenchofu, Ota...

Located about a 15 minute walk from Tokyo Skytree is Takagi Shrine, a quirky onigiri-themed shrine that also pays tribute to Takagi San,...

This temple was built in 1697, and is dedicated to the Daruma doll, which is a round hand-painted doll that symbolizes good luck. They...

538 steps will bring you to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社, which is half way up Mt. Gongenyama in Wakayama prefecture. Its quite the journey but...

Momotaro 桃太郎 "peach boy" in English, is a well-known hero in Japanese folklore. In the story a childless elderly woman finds a giant...

Tanashi Shrine is nestled in the western part of Tokyo, and hosts events and festivals all throughout the year. Its history dates back to...

Oya-Ji Temple in Tochigi prefecture is a unique temple that was constructed into a hole in the side of a rock cliff, and is home to a...

Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) is a Buddhist temple in Hachioji, Tokyo that was established in 1489 by Keiun Nicchō (啓運日澄) for his retirement. Although...

Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine is home to 108 kitsune (fox) statues! In the Shinto religion, "inari" is a god that is connected to rice,...

Gotokuji Temple is said to be the birthplace of "maneki neko" (luck-inviting cat or beckoning cat) and is home to dozens of them! It's a...