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Katsuragi Niimasu Hitokotonushi Shrine
A shrine to the Hitokotonushi deity of Katsuragi, whose meeting with Emperor Yuryaku is recorded in the Nihon Shoki.
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FIRST VISIT GUIDE
Before tracing culture and history — how shrines and temples differ, and how to pay respects
Many of Japan's cultural properties are found at shrines or temples. The two belong to different religions, and their entrances and ways of worship differ. Start with the differences and the etiquette.678 entries / page 18 of 29
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Horinji Temple
A temple said to have been built in 622 by Prince Yamashiro no Oe in prayer for his father's recovery, with a three-storey pagoda.
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Taimadera Temple Okunoin
A sub-temple of Taimadera, built as the inner temple of Chion-in of the Jodo sect.
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Kichidenji Temple
A temple in Ikaruga, enshrining an Amida said to have been carved by Genshin from a great chestnut tree.
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Sekkoji Temple
A temple founded at the command of Emperor Tenji. A legend of Princess Chujo attaches to it, and it is known for winter peonies.
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Yatadera Temple
A temple in Yamatokoriyama, known for its hydrangeas in June and familiar as a temple of Jizo.
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Taimadera Temple Sainan-in
A sub-temple of Taimadera, built to guard the southwestern quarter.
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Ofusa Kannon
A temple in Kashihara, known by the name of a local woman of the Edo period, and for its roses and wind bells.
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Tachibanadera Temple
A temple said to be the birthplace of Prince Shotoku, first named in documents in 680.
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Takamatsuzuka Kofun
A two-tiered round tomb, about 23 metres across on the lower tier and 18 metres on the upper. In 1972 brightly coloured murals were found inside its chamber.
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Tsubosakadera Temple
A Shingon temple founded in 703, the sixth stop of the Saigoku 33 pilgrimage, known for prayers for the eyes.
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Kengoshizuka Kofun and Koshitsukamikado Kofun
Tombs in Asuka village, held to be those of Empress Saimei, her daughter and her granddaughter.
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Okadera Temple
A temple founded in 663 by Gien, the seventh stop of the Saigoku 33 pilgrimage, known for warding off misfortune.
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Shorenji Dainichido
A hall in Kashihara with a ridge tablet of 1478; the Dainichi hall is an important cultural property.
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Chogakuji Temple
A temple said to have been founded by Kukai in 824, known for its rabbitear irises and autumn colour.
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Tamaki Shrine
An old shrine near the summit of 1,076-metre Mount Tamaki, held in the Edo period to be the inner sanctuary of the Kumano shrines.
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Kinpusenji Temple
A temple on the ridge of Mount Yoshino, said to have been founded by En no Gyoja. Its Zao hall is a national treasure.
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Niu Kawakami Shrine Shimosha
A shrine in Shimoichi honouring what is held to be Japan's oldest water deity, and said to be the origin of votive tablets.
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Kojinja Shrine (Tateri Kojin)
A shrine in Nosegawa on the summit of 1,260-metre Mount Kojin, one of Japan's three great Kojin shrines.
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Tenkawa Shrine (Tenkawa Daibenzaitensha)
A shrine in Tenkawa, first among Japan's three great Benzaiten shrines, revered in the performing arts.
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Eizanji Temple
A temple said to have been built in 719 by Fujiwara no Muchimaro as his mortuary temple. Its octagonal hall is a national treasure.
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Ominesenji Temple
A temple on the summit of Mount Omine. A World Heritage site and the highest important cultural property building in Japan.