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Aichi Prefecture is in central Japan’s Chubu region, with Nagoya as its largest city and administrative center. It is known for its strong manufacturing industry, historic sites linked to Tokugawa culture, and landmarks such as Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya Castle.
A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.
Nittaiji is a unique Buddhist temple in Nagoya that houses authentic relics of Buddha gifted by the King of Thailand in 1900. It is jointly managed by multiple Buddhist sects, making it the only nonsectarian temple in Japan.
A Shinto shrine on Mt. Tengu in Otaru, Hokkaido, near the ropeway summit. It is a small mountaintop shrine linked to Sarutahiko worship and a scenic stop for visitors enjoying panoramic views over Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay.
Myōgonji, better known as Toyokawa Inari, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Toyokawa, Aichi. Founded in 1441, it blends temple and Inari worship, and is famous for thousands of stone foxes, a torii gate, and its association with Senju Kannon and prosperity...
