The three major shrines and temples worth visiting in Japan

Shrines are one of Japan’s tourism features. Let’s learn about the famous shrines when traveling to Japan. Below are the three major shrines and temples in Japan that I have compiled for your reference. I hope it can help friends in need.

First place: Ise Jingu (Mie Prefecture)

"Ise Jingu (formally called Jingu)" *** has 125 shrines, mainly composed of It consists of the inner palace and the outer palace. The inner palace is dedicated to the Japanese god Amaterasu, and the outer palace is dedicated to the Japanese god of fertility. "Ise Jingu Shrine" is often affectionately called "Go Ise", and its popularity has continued to rise since the shikinen shrine was moved to the shrine in 2013 (Ise Jingu Shrine must be burned down and rebuilt every 20 years).

Second place: Koyasan (Wakayama Prefecture)

Koyasan is the main headquarters (main temple) of the Shingon sect of Japanese esoteric Buddhism. In 2015, it celebrated its 1,200th anniversary. Mount Koya was founded by Master Kukai and is about 800m above sea level. It is often called the City in the Sky. With Konggangbong Temple as the center, there are 117 temples on the mountain, which can be called the holy land of Eastern Buddhism. There are many scenic spots in Koyasan, such as Okunoin, Danjo Garan, Kongobuji Temple, etc.

Third place: Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima Prefecture)

Itsukushima Shrine is a World Cultural Heritage and has a history of 1,400 years. Entering Itsukushima Shrine will make you feel like you are in the Heian period of Japan. The vermilion-red shrine of Itsukushima Shrine is connected by a palace-style verandah. When the tide is high, it feels like floating on the sea. At different times, visitors can appreciate its ever-changing appearance.