Kiyomizu_Temple_24 Autumn Color at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan Date: 8/29/2024 Autumn Color at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan
Asakusa_Temple_18 Sensoji temple with autumn and Skytree Tower in the background from top view, Asakusa, Tokyo city, Japan. Sensō-ji (浅草寺, officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa Date: 10/30/2023 Sensoji temple with autumn and Skytree Tower in the background from top view, Asakusa, Tokyo city, Japan.

Sensō-ji (浅草寺, officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, and is the most widely visited religious site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda, the Asakusa Shinto shrine, as well as many shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dōri.
Kiyomizu_Temple_23 Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 11/8/2023 Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Kinkakuji_16 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan. Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings Date: 10/18/2023 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.

Kinkaku-ji was ranked the No. 85 Most Holy Place on Earth[5] by religious leaders, writers and scholars in the Patheos multi-faith religion project Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth.
kinkakuji_18 The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) with snow in Winter Season, Kyoto, Japan.Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It i Date: 10/18/2023 The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) with snow in Winter Season, Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.

Kinkaku-ji was ranked the No. 85 Most Holy Place on Earth[5] by religious leaders, writers and scholars in the Patheos multi-faith religion project Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth.
Japan_Temple_74 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto Date: 9/2/2023 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto
Japan_Temple_75 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto Date: 9/2/2023 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto
Japan_Temple_72 Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 796, it Date: 8/20/2022 Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Founded in 796, it was one of the only three Buddhist temples allowed in the city at the time it became the capital of Japan. As such it has a long history, housing treasures and documents from the early Heian period and the Tang dynasty, and with buildings in its complex covering the Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, and Edo periods. Five of these buildings have been designated National Treasures in two different categories: the Lotus Flower Gate (rengemon), the Miei Hall (mieidō), the Golden Hall (kondō) and the five-storied Pagoda (gojūnotō) (temple buildings) and the Kanchiin Guest Hall (kanchiin kyakuden) (residences).

Tō-ji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Japan_Temple_69 Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan. Date: 4/11/2022 Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan.
Japan_Temple_68 Kyoto, Japan at Toji Pagoda in Autumn. Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-k Date: 3/6/2022 Kyoto, Japan at Toji Pagoda in Autumn.

Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Founded in 796, it was one of the only three Buddhist temples allowed in the city at the time it became the capital of Japan. As such it has a long history, housing treasures and documents from the early Heian period and the Tang dynasty, and with buildings in its complex covering the Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, and Edo periods. Five of these buildings have been designated National Treasures in two different categories: the Lotus Flower Gate (rengemon), the Miei Hall (mieidō), the Golden Hall (kondō) and the five-storied Pagoda (gojūnotō) (temple buildings) and the Kanchiin Guest Hall (kanchiin kyakuden) (residences).

Tō-ji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Japan_Temple_66 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan Date: 2/22/2022 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan
Japan_Temple_65 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan Date: 6/12/2021 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_63 Kiyomizu-dera Temple and cherry blossom season (Sakura) spring time in Kyoto, Japan Date: 4/11/2021 Kiyomizu-dera Temple and cherry blossom season (Sakura) spring time in Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_61 Nara, Japan - The oldest wooden architecture in the world, UNESCO world heritage, Horyuji buddhism temple made by Shotokutaishi in Nara period, 8C. Date: 1/31/2021 Nara, Japan - The oldest wooden architecture in the world, UNESCO world heritage, Horyuji buddhism temple made by Shotokutaishi in Nara period, 8C.
Japan_Temple_59 Sanjusangendo Shrine gate in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 9/15/2020 Sanjusangendo Shrine gate in Kyoto, Japan.
Japan_Temple_57 Heavy snow blizzard in Tokyo - Sensoji-ji, Temple in Asakusa, Japan Date: 9/7/2020 Heavy snow blizzard in Tokyo - Sensoji-ji, Temple in Asakusa, Japan
Japan_Temple_55 Tokyo City - Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Japan, Asia. Asian historic architecture Date: 9/7/2020 Tokyo City - Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Japan, Asia. Asian historic architecture
Japan_Temple_54 woman wearing japanese traditional kimono with umbrella at Yasaka Pagoda and Sannen Zaka Street in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 8/2/2020 woman wearing japanese traditional kimono with umbrella at Yasaka Pagoda and Sannen Zaka Street in Kyoto, Japan.
Japan_Temple_52 Uji, Kyoto, Japan - famous Byodo-in Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Phoenix Hall building. Date: 9/17/2017 Uji, Kyoto, Japan - famous Byodo-in Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Phoenix Hall building.
Japan_Temple_50 Byodo-in Temple, Kyoto, Japan. Date: 2/28/2020 Byodo-in Temple, Kyoto, Japan.
Japan_Temple_48 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan at night Date: 12/31/2019 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan at night
Japan_Temple_46 Sensoji Temple at sunset, Asakusa district, Tokyo City, Japan, Asia Date: 4/15/2019 Sensoji Temple at sunset, Asakusa district, Tokyo City, Japan, Asia
Kinkakuji_13 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 4/9/2019 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Japan_Temple_44 Itsukushima Shrine at night, Miyajima, Japan Date: 3/26/2019 Itsukushima Shrine at night, Miyajima, Japan
Japan_Temple_45 Jizo statues in Kanmangafuchi Abyss in Nikko, Japan Date: 3/26/2019 Jizo statues in Kanmangafuchi Abyss in Nikko, Japan
Japan_Temple_40 Asakusa temple with pagoda, Tokyo, Japan. Date: 12/31/2018 Asakusa temple with pagoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Japan_Temple_38 Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine co Date: 9/17/2018 Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.

Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine is a temple of water. The Itukushima Shrine, which was listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage, has become a sample of world design materials.
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Japan_Temple_19 Byodo-In-Temple, Japanese Temple, Oahu, Hawaii Date: 5/17/2013 Byodo-In-Temple, Japanese Temple, Oahu, Hawaii
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Japan_Temple_25 Yakushiji Temple - HD Wallpaper Yakushi-ji (薬師寺?) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Ja Date: 3/15/2016 Yakushiji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Yakushi-ji (薬師寺?) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism. Yakushi-ji is one of the sites that are collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the name of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."

The main object of veneration, Yakushi Nyorai, also named "The Medicine Buddha", was one of first Buddhist Deities to arrive in Japan from China in 680, and gives the temple its name.
Japan_Temple_34 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, k Date: 4/2/2016 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as Daibutsu. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Deer, regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, roam the grounds freely.
Japan_Temple_35 Japanese Temple - HD Wallpaper Date: 10/20/2016 Japanese Temple - HD Wallpaper
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Japan_Temple_20 Yakushiji Temple - HD Wallpaper The East Pagoda (東塔 Tō-tō?), completed in 730, is the only original 8th-century structure at Yakushi-ji. The structure stands at 34 metres (112 ft), and is regarded as one of the finest pagodas in Japan, representing Hak Date: 3/15/2016 Yakushiji Temple - HD Wallpaper
The East Pagoda (東塔 Tō-tō?), completed in 730, is the only original 8th-century structure at Yakushi-ji. The structure stands at 34 metres (112 ft), and is regarded as one of the finest pagodas in Japan, representing Hakuhō to Tenpyō period architecture. The East Pagoda has just three stories, but seems to have six because of the presence of inter-storey pent roofs (mokoshi). The structure is topped by a distinctive globe-shaped finial. The East Pagoda was disassembled for repair work from 1898-1900, and disassembled again in 2012. The central pillar of the pagoda (心柱 shinbashira?) had corroded, and edges of the eaves of the pagoda had sagged. A seven-storey scaffold completely surrounds the East Tower, and repair work will continue to 2018.


Yakushi-ji (薬師寺?) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism. Yakushi-ji is one of the sites that are collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the name of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."

The main object of veneration, Yakushi Nyorai, also named "The Medicine Buddha", was one of first Buddhist Deities to arrive in Japan from China in 680, and gives the temple its name.
Japan_Temple_21 Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Classic Golden Hall, also known as the kondō, has a single story, hipped tiled roof with a seven bay wide facade. It is considered the archetype Date: 3/15/2016 Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Classic Golden Hall, also known as the kondō, has a single story, hipped tiled roof with a seven bay wide facade. It is considered the archetype
Japan_Temple_22 Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji (法起寺?, the ‘temple of the Arising Dharma’) – formerly known as Okamoto-dera (岡本寺?) and Ikejiri-dera (池後寺?) – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan" ( Date: 3/15/2016 Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji (法起寺?, the ‘temple of the Arising Dharma’) – formerly known as Okamoto-dera (岡本寺?) and Ikejiri-dera (池後寺?) – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan" (岡本山?), although it is rarely used. The temple was constructed to honor Avalokitesvara, and an 11-faced statue of the goddess is the primary object of worship in the temple. Hokki-ji is often considered to be one of the seven great temples founded by Prince Shōtoku, however, the temple was not completed until some decades after his death. In 1993, it was registered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area.
Japan_Temple_23 Kasuga Taisha - HD Wallpaper Kasuga Grand Shrine (春日大社 Kasuga-taisha) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 768 AD and rebuilt several times over the centuries, it is the shrine of the Fujiwara family. The in Date: 3/15/2016 Kasuga Taisha - HD Wallpaper
Kasuga Grand Shrine (春日大社 Kasuga-taisha) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 768 AD and rebuilt several times over the centuries, it is the shrine of the Fujiwara family. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up the shrine.

The architectural style Kasuga-zukuri takes its name from Kasuga Shrine's honden (sanctuary).

Kasuga Shrine, and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest near it, are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara".

The path to Kasuga Shrine passes through Deer Park. In Deer Park, deer are able to roam freely and are believed to be sacred messengers of the Shinto gods that inhabit the shrine and surrounding mountainous terrain. Kasuga Shrine and the deer have been featured in several paintings and works of art of the Nambokucho Period. Over three thousand stone lanterns line the way. The Man'yo Botanical Garden, Nara is adjacent to the shrine.
Japan_Temple_24 Itsukushima Shrine - HD Wallpaper Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi i Date: 3/15/2016 Itsukushima Shrine - HD Wallpaper
Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.
Japan_Temple_26 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, kno Date: 10/20/2016 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as Daibutsu. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Deer, regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, roam the grounds freely.
Japan_Temple_27 Aerial View of Itsukushima Shrine - HD Wallpaper Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi. Date: 4/1/2016 Aerial View of Itsukushima Shrine - HD Wallpaper
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi.
Japan_Temple_28 The Great Buddha of Todaiji - HD Wallpaper Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Date: 4/1/2016 The Great Buddha of Todaiji - HD Wallpaper
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as Daibutsu. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Deer, regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, roam the grounds freely.
Japan_Temple_29 Ninnaji Temple - HD Wallpaper Ninna-ji is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was founded in AD 888 by the retired Emperor Uda. It is part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient K Date: 4/1/2016 Ninnaji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Ninna-ji is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon Sect of Buddhism. Located in western Kyoto, Japan, it was founded in AD 888 by the retired Emperor Uda. It is part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Japan_Temple_30 Byodoin Temple - HD Wallpaper Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jodo-shu (Pure Land) and Tendai-shu sects. Date: 4/1/2016 Byodoin Temple - HD Wallpaper
Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jodo-shu (Pure Land) and Tendai-shu sects.
Japan_Temple_31 Kohfukuji Temple - HD Wallpaper Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school and is one of the eight Historic Monuments of Date: 4/1/2016 Kohfukuji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school and is one of the eight Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Japan_Temple_32 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, kn Date: 4/2/2016 Todaiji Temple - HD Wallpaper
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall , houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as Daibutsu. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Deer, regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion, roam the grounds freely.
Japan_Temple_33 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 4/2/2016 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji_09 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 10/20/2016 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji_10 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 10/20/2016 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji_11 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 10/20/2016 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji_12 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 10/20/2016 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_37 Kyoto, Japan at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Date: 9/17/2018 Kyoto, Japan at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Japan_Temple_39 Uji, Kyoto, Japan - famous Byodo-in Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Phoenix Hall building. Date: 9/17/2017 Uji, Kyoto, Japan - famous Byodo-in Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Phoenix Hall building.
Japan_Temple_41 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Tokyo, Japan. Date: 12/31/2018 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan_Temple_42 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 1/12/2019 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Japan_Temple_43 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa district, Tokyo City, Japan, Asia Date: 3/18/2019 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa district, Tokyo City, Japan, Asia
Daigo-ji_Temple_05 Daigo-ji temple with colorful maple trees in autumn, Kyoto, Japan Date: 3/30/2019 Daigo-ji temple with colorful maple trees in autumn, Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_47 Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine co Date: 4/15/2019 Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii gate. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.

Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine is a temple of water. The Itukushima Shrine, which was listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage, has become a sample of world design materials.
Kinkakuji_14 Asian woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono in golden pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 12/31/2019 Asian woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono in golden pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Kinkakuji_15 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto in winter, Japan. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji. Date: 1/25/2020 The Golden Pavilion. Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto in winter, Japan.


Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji.
Japan_Temple_49 Tokyo at night with the Senso-ji temple in Tokyo, Japan Date: 2/28/2020 Tokyo at night with the Senso-ji temple in Tokyo, Japan
Japan_Temple_51 Tokyo, Japan at Sensoji Temple's Hozomon Gate in the Asakusa District in the springtime. (White lanterns on the left read the names of several streets and parks such as, "kannon street, orange street," etc. Top sign on gate reads "Sensoji T Date: 5/31/2020 Tokyo, Japan at Sensoji Temple's Hozomon Gate in the Asakusa District in the springtime. (White lanterns on the left read the names of several streets and parks such as, "kannon street, orange street," etc. Top sign on gate reads "Sensoji Temple" Banners.
Japan_Temple_53 Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine or Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka City, Kansai, Osaka, Japan. Date: 8/2/2020 Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine or Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka City, Kansai, Osaka, Japan.
Japan_Temple_56 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan Date: 9/7/2020 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_58 Beautiful Architecture in Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 9/9/2020 Beautiful Architecture in Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_60 Hozomon entrance gate to the sensoji. Hozomon, treasure house gate, is one of two large entrace gates in the temple. Tokyo, Japan. Sensoji-ji Temple in Asakusa which is the famous temple in Tokyo, Japan Date: 10/21/2020 Hozomon entrance gate to the sensoji. Hozomon, treasure house gate, is one of two large entrace gates in the temple. Tokyo, Japan.

Sensoji-ji Temple in Asakusa which is the famous temple in Tokyo, Japan
Japan_Temple_62 Kiyomizu-dera Temple and cherry blossom season (Sakura) spring time in Kyoto, Japan Date: 3/20/2021 Kiyomizu-dera Temple and cherry blossom season (Sakura) spring time in Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_64 Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan Date: 11/19/2012 Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Shrine_02 Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan Date: 6/13/2021 Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu_Temple_22 Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan Date: 12/20/2021 Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Japan_Temple_67 Hozomon‎ Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Sensoji Temple. Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhi Date: 3/1/2022 Hozomon‎ Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda, the Asakusa Shinto shrine, as well as many shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dori.
Japan_Temple_70 Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan. Date: 4/11/2022 Sensoji-ji Temple - Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan.
Japan_Temple_71 Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan Date: 8/13/2022 Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan
Japan_Temple_73 Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 796, it Date: 8/26/2022 Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji, "East Temple"), also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺, The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Founded in 796, it was one of the only three Buddhist temples allowed in the city at the time it became the capital of Japan. As such it has a long history, housing treasures and documents from the early Heian period and the Tang dynasty, and with buildings in its complex covering the Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, and Edo periods. Five of these buildings have been designated National Treasures in two different categories: the Lotus Flower Gate (rengemon), the Miei Hall (mieidō), the Golden Hall (kondō) and the five-storied Pagoda (gojūnotō) (temple buildings) and the Kanchiin Guest Hall (kanchiin kyakuden) (residences).

Tō-ji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Japan_Temple_76 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto Date: 9/3/2023 Japanese autumn fall. Kyoto Daigoji temple. Famous temple with autumn color leaves and cherry blossom in spring in Kyoto
Japan_Temple_77 Pagoda of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 9/3/2023 Pagoda of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Kinkakuji_17 The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) with snow in Winter Season, Kyoto, Japan. Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 10/18/2023 The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) with snow in Winter Season, Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.

Kinkaku-ji was ranked the No. 85 Most Holy Place on Earth[5] by religious leaders, writers and scholars in the Patheos multi-faith religion project Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth.
Japan_Temple_78 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan at night Date: 10/24/2023 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan at night
kinkakuji_19 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan. Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Date: 10/24/2023 Kinkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.

Kinkaku-ji was ranked the No. 85 Most Holy Place on Earth[5] by religious leaders, writers and scholars in the Patheos multi-faith religion project Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth.
Japan_Temple_79 Toji Temple with historical building and garden in Kyoto, Japan. Date: 10/24/2023 Toji Temple with historical building and garden in Kyoto, Japan.
Asakusa_Temple_16 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan Date: 10/30/2023 Sensoji Temple gate and Skytree Tower in Asakusa area, Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa_Temple_17 Sensō-ji (浅草寺, officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tenda Date: 10/30/2023 Sensō-ji (浅草寺, officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, and is the most widely visited religious site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda, the Asakusa Shinto shrine, as well as many shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dōri.
Japan_Temple_80 Tofuku-ji or Tofukuji temple, fall foliage colors against sunlight in the garden, Kyoto Date: 12/19/2023 Tofuku-ji or Tofukuji temple, fall foliage colors against sunlight in the garden, Kyoto
Japan_Shrine_03 Beautiful architecture building temple of Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo city in Snow winter season, Japan Date: 8/29/2024 Beautiful architecture building temple of Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo city in Snow winter season, Japan
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