2 temples · 2 shrines
Ibaraki Prefecture is in the Kanto region of eastern Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean northeast of Tokyo. It is known for Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Kashima Shrine, and the scenic coast and lakes around Mount Tsukuba.
A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.
Ōmidō (大御堂), officially Gokokuji Betsuin Tsukubazan Chisokuin Chūzenji Ōmidō, is a Shingonshu Buzanha Buddhist temple in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. Its principal image is Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu, and it serves as the 25th stop on the Bandō Sanjūsankasho...
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.
Shōfukuji is a name shared by several Buddhist temples in Japan, so it refers to more than one site. The bestknown examples include the Rinzai Shōfukuji (聖福寺) in Fukuoka, the Rinzai Shōfukuji (正福寺) in Tokyo, and the Ōbaku Shōfukuji (聖福寺) in Nagasaki. These...
View detailsOne of Japan's three largest Inari shrines, founded in 651 during Emperor Kotoku's reign. Known for its 400yearold wisteria trees, vibrant chrysanthemum festival in autumn, and traditional Kasama pottery shops lining the approach. The shrine enshrines...
