Discover temples and shrines by their unique characteristics, blessings, and features
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Most visited categories across Japan
Part of traditional pilgrimage routes or circuits (junrei)
Registered UNESCO World Heritage Site with outstanding universal value
Japan’s indigenous religion, Shinto, features shrines dedicated to kami, or sacred spirits. These shrines are marked by torii gates and purification rituals, emphasizing a close connection with nature and seasonal festivals.
Significant historical importance in Japanese cultural or political history
Notable for exceptional traditional wooden architecture and construction
