Sacred Japan

Japan is home to tens of thousands of shrines and temples, from quiet neighborhood altars to mountains considered sacred for over a thousand years. Discover the places, practices, and history behind spiritual Japan.

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10 Sacred Places in Japan You Should Experience at Least Once

From a mountain of vermillion gates to a floating shrine and a temple town built around one of Buddhism's most important sites, these are 10 of the most sacred places in Japan.

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