Temples et Sanctuaires

Huit cent huit marches en pierre mènent du pied de la montagne au hall principal. Chōmei-ji est un temple bouddhiste Tendai situé à Ōmihachiman, dans la préfecture de Shiga, sur la rive est du lac Biwa. Il fait partie du pèlerinage Saigoku Kannon composé de 33 temples et abrite Senjū Kannon Bosatsu en tant que honzon (divinité principale).

Daigo-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is the head temple of the Shingon-shū Daigo-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Yakushi Nyorai. The temple's full name is Kasatori-yama Daigo-ji.

Fujii-dera is a Shingon-shū Omuro-ha temple in Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture. It enshrines a National Treasure statue of the Thousand-armed, Eleven-faced Kannon and is Temple No. 4 on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, situé à Kyoto, est le sanctuaire principal d'Inari, le dieu shintoïste du riz, de l'agriculture et de la prospérité. Établi en 711 après J.-C., il est renommé pour ses milliers de torii vermillon qui forment des chemins sur le mont Inari. L'architecture du sanctuaire présente des éléments traditionnels shintoïstes, y compris un honden (salle principale) reconstruit en 1499. Fushimi Inari Taisha est un site culturel important, attirant des fidèles et des visiteurs en quête de bénédictions pour la réussite professionnelle et la bonne fortune.

Historic Tendai Buddhist temple in central Kyoto, known for its connection to the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Features traditional architecture and serves as an important place of worship with a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Le sanctuaire Hie (Hie-jinja) est un important sanctuaire shinto situé dans le quartier de Nagatachō à Tokyo, dédié à la divinité montagnarde Oyamakui no Kami. Son origine remonte à 1478, lorsque Ōta Dōkan a consacré le gardien du château d’Edo. Pendant la période Edo, Tokugawa Ieyasu a déplacé le sanctuaire en dehors du château, et Tokugawa Ietsuna l’a relocalisé à son emplacement actuel sur une colline en 1659. Connu pour ses torii vermillon de style Sannō et ses escaliers mécaniques raides, le sanctuaire accueille chaque juin le Sannō Matsuri, l’un des trois grands festivals de Tokyo. Bien que endommagés par un incendie et la guerre, les bâtiments actuels ont été achevés en 1958 et continuent de protéger la ville et de bénir les visiteurs.

Hōgon-ji (宝厳寺) is a Buddhist temple located on Chikubushima in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon-shū Buzan-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Benzaiten.

Hoki-in is a Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Nara, serving as the starting point of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in the 8th century, it honors the pilgrimage's founder and offers a peaceful atmosphere for visitors seeking spiritual reflection.

Itsukushima (Miyajima) est une île dans la baie de Hiroshima, dans la préfecture de Hiroshima, faisant partie de Hatsukaichi. Elle est célèbre pour le sanctuaire Itsukushima (patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO) et est inscrite parmi les Trois Vues du Japon de Hayashi Gaho (1643).

Kiyomizu-dera (Japanese: 清水寺; literally "Pure Water Temple") is a renowned Buddhist temple situated in the eastern part of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 778, it is affiliated with the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism. The temple is famous for its striking wooden stage that juts out from the main hall, offering breathtaking views of the cherry and maple trees below, as well as the city of Kyoto in the distance. The temple’s principal object of worship (honzon) is a hibutsu, or "hidden Buddha" statue, which is traditionally kept out of public view to preserve its sacredness. Kiyomizu-dera is not only a significant religious site but also a cultural treasure, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to experience its historic architecture, serene atmosphere, and stunning natural surroundings.

Huit cent huit marches en pierre mènent du pied de la montagne au hall principal. Kokawa-dera est un temple bouddhiste situé à Kinokawa, dans la préfecture de Wakayama, temple n° 3 du pèlerinage Saigoku des 33 Kannon, traditionnellement fondé en 770 par le moine Ikō.

La porte principale de Hasedera Kosoku-ji est un temple bouddhiste Nichiren situé à Hase, Kamakura, dans la préfecture de Kanagawa. Fondé en 1274 par Nichirō, un disciple senior de Nichiren, avec le soutien du laïc Yadoya Kōsoku.

One of the three Kumano Grand Shrines, this ancient Shinto shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its vermillion-lacquered buildings and sacred Nagi tree, it serves as a spiritual center for nature worship and pilgrimage.

One of the three grand Kumano shrines and head shrine of over 3,000 Kumano shrines nationwide. Originally located at Ōyunohara, it was relocated after an 1889 flood. A UNESCO World Heritage site on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

The Mii-dera (officially called Onjo-ji) Temple, as head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect, has long been considered as one of the Four Great Temples of Japan.

Minami Hokke-ji (南法華寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Tsubosaka neighborhood of the town of Takatori, Nara Prefecture Japan. It belongs to the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a statue of Jūichimen Senjū Kannon.

Historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward, renowned for its stunning azalea garden with over 3,000 bushes that bloom spectacularly each spring. Features a rare intact Edo-period architectural complex and a famous tunnel of vermillion torii gates.

Nittai-ji is a unique Buddhist temple in Nagoya that houses authentic relics of Buddha gifted by the King of Thailand in 1900. It is jointly managed by multiple Buddhist sects, making it the only non-sectarian temple in Japan.

Oka-dera (岡寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Oka neighborhood of the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Shingon-shū Buzan-ha sect and its honzon is a clay statue of Nyōirin Kannon Bosatsu. The temple's full name is Tōkō-zan Shinjūin-in Ryūgai-ji (東光山 真珠院 龍蓋寺).

A historic Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura's Ueki district, known for its serene atmosphere and traditional architecture. The temple offers a peaceful retreat from the city's busier tourist sites, maintaining authentic temple practices.

Sefuku-ji (Makio-dera) is a Tendai temple on Mount Makio in Izumi, Osaka Prefecture. Temple 4 of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, its honzon is Miroku Bosatsu.

Seiganto-ji (青岸渡寺), Temple du Passage du Rivage Bleu, est un temple bouddhiste Tendai situé dans la préfecture de Wakayama, au Japon. Il a été désigné site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO en 2004 dans le cadre des Sites sacrés et des Routes de pèlerinage de la chaîne de montagnes Kii.

Buddhist temple located in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture

As temple 22 on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage in Ibaraki, Osaka, Sōji‑ji belongs to the Kōyasan Shingon sect. According to legend, its founder Fujiwara no Yamakage established the temple in 886 after a turtle saved him from drowning; this story explains why the temple’s principal image—a thousand‑armed, eleven‑headed Kannon—stands on a turtle. Sōji‑ji is renowned for the Yamakage‑ryu knife ceremony held every April 18 in honour of Yamakage, considered the father of Japanese knife culture. Having been rebuilt several times, the temple remains the 22nd stop on the Saigoku pilgrimage and a centre of faith for devotees.

As a Tendai Buddhist temple situated on the mountainside in Nishikyo, Kyoto, Yoshimine‑dera traces its history back to 1029 when the monk Gensan from Enryaku‑ji carved an eleven‑faced Kannon statue and built a small chapel here. Over the centuries the temple gained imperial patronage, receiving additional buildings and another Kannon statue and becoming the 20th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Though much of the complex was destroyed during the 15th‑century Ōnin War, it was rebuilt in the Edo period. Today Yoshimine‑dera is known for its terraced grounds with numerous halls, its famous “Gliding Dragon” pine tree trained to grow horizontally, and seasonal flowers such as hydrangeas and autumn maples.

Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, is a Shinto shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo. Built in 1649 by shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, it honors the three men who founded the nearby Sensō-ji Temple: the Hinokuma brothers and the village headman Haji no Matsuchi. The shrine survived the 1945 Tokyo air raids and is designated an Important Cultural Property. It hosts the famous Sanja Matsuri festival every May and continues to be a revered site for worship and cultural events.

One of Japan's oldest temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hōryū-ji houses the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Founded in 607 CE by Prince Shōtoku, it showcases early Buddhist architecture and contains priceless cultural treasures.

Major Shinto shrine in Nara, known for its numerous bronze lanterns

Kōtoku-in is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa, renowned for the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a monumental outdoor bronze of Amitābha cast in 1252. The statue is a National Treasure.

Kumano Nachi Taisha, un sanctuaire Kumano Sanzan, est un sanctuaire shinto orange et blanc situé sur le mont Nachi. Il abrite les 12 divinités de Kumano ainsi que la divinité des chutes de Nachi, en faisant une destination clé pour les pèlerins sur le chemin historique de pèlerinage Kumano Kodo.

Le sanctuaire Meiji est un sanctuaire shintoïste situé à Shibuya, Tokyo, dédié aux esprits déifiés de l'empereur Meiji et de son épouse, l'impératrice Shōken. Le sanctuaire ne contient pas la tombe de l'empereur, qui se trouve à Fushimi-momoyama, au sud de Kyoto.

Takagi Shrine is a small Shinto shrine in the Oshiage/Hikifune area of Sumida ward, Tokyo, a short walk from the Tokyo Skytree. Built in 1468, the shrine was originally known as Dairokutensha and was managed by a nearby Buddhist temple. It was dedicated to Dairoku-Tenma-O, the "Devil King of the Sixth Heaven", until the separation of Buddhism and Shinto in 1868. Today it honours Takami-Musubi, an androgynous deity of creation and birth, and the shrine is associated with the concept of en-musubi, or auspicious relationships. Visitors are charmed by its unusual purple-coloured buildings and the playful onigiri (rice ball) theme: tiny rice-ball figurines and stones are hidden all over the grounds, from the guardian lions to ema plaques. The shrine invites visitors to seek good fortune by purchasing a goshuin stamp and taking home a small "musubi stone" as a reminder of connections and good luck. Takagi Shrine remains a quirky and peaceful spot amidst the urban bustle, celebrating both ancient mythology and modern pop culture.