2 temples · 2 shrines
Gunma Prefecture is in the Kanto region of central Japan, north of Tokyo. It is known for hot spring areas such as Kusatsu and Ikaho, mountain scenery around Mount Akagi and Mount Tanigawa, and historical sites linked to silk production and the old Nakasendo route.
A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.
Mizusawadera (水澤寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
View detailsHaruna Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Takasaki, Gunma, set on Mount Haruna. Founded in 586, it is associated with the Three Mountains of Jōmō and is dedicated to deities of water, fire, and agriculture. The shrine is also known for blessings of...
Chokokuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, linked to the Shugen Honkyō tradition and dedicated to Jūichimen Kannon, the elevenfaced form of Avalokiteśvara. Known as a stop on the Bandō Sanjūsankasho pilgrimage, it draws worshippers seeking Kannon devotion and...
Explore Okuni, a notable shrine in Isesaki, Gunma. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
