Temples et Sanctuaires

Chokyuji is a Buddhist temple located in the Tanimachi district of Osaka's Chuo Ward. This peaceful temple offers a quiet retreat in the heart of the city, welcoming visitors daily for worship and reflection.

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).

Chūzen-ji Temple sits along the shores of Lake Chūzenji in Nikko, where natural beauty and spiritual significance converge for visitors and practitioners alike. As part of the Rinnō-ji temple complex, this Buddhist sanctuary provides views across the lake's waters, creating an atmosphere that invite

Daigo-ji est un temple bouddhiste situé à Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japon. Il est le temple principal de la secte Shingon-shū Daigo-ha et abrite une statue hibutsu de Yakushi Nyorai. Son nom complet est Kasatori-yama Daigo-ji.

Historic Buddhist temple in Osaka's Kita Ward, founded in 821 by Kobo Daishi. Known for its serene atmosphere and traditional architecture, it offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. The temple features beautiful gardens and historic structures.

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, à Kyoto, est le sanctuaire principal d'Inari, le dieu shintoïste du riz et de la prospérité. Établi en 711 après J.-C., il est célèbre pour ses milliers de torii vermillon qui forment des chemins sur le mont Inari. Son architecture traditionnelle inclut un honden reconstruit

Gokōnomiya Shrine in Fushimi Ward is renowned for its sacred spring water, believed to have healing properties. This historic Shinto shrine features beautiful architecture and is particularly popular during cherry blossom season and autumn festivals.

Gokurakuji est un temple bouddhiste historique à Kamakura, réputé pour son atmosphère paisible et son cadre naturel magnifique. Temple important de la région, il offre aux visiteurs un refuge tranquille avec une architecture traditionnelle et des jardins saisonniers.

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.

Ancient Buddhist temple in Kamakura famous for its massive 9-meter gilded wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Founded in 736, it features beautiful gardens, ocean views, and thousands of small Jizo statues honoring children.

Towering nearly 9 meters high, the gilded wooden statue of eleven-faced Kannon—the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy—commands attention at Hase-dera Temple. This ancient Buddhist sanctuary, established in 736 CE, clings to a Kamakura hillside where the grounds cascade down toward panoramic views o

Le sanctuaire Hie (Hie-jinja) est un important sanctuaire shintoïste à Nagatachō, Tokyo, dédié à la divinité montagnarde Oyamakui no Kami. Fondé en 1478 par Ōta Dōkan, il a été déplacé du château d’Edo par Tokugawa Ieyasu et relocalisé en 1659 au sommet d’une colline. Il est connu pour son torii

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.

Founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1333 to honor the Hōjō clan who perished that year. Known as "bush-clover temple" for its garden flowers. Tendai sect temple enshrining Jizō, Juntei Kannon, and Bishamonten. Located on the former Hōjō regents' residence site.

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.

One of Osaka's most popular shrines dedicated to Ebisu, the god of commerce and prosperity. Famous for the lively Toka Ebisu Festival held every January, attracting over a million visitors seeking business success and good fortune.

Le sanctuaire Itsukushima est un sanctuaire shintoïste sur l'île d'Itsukushima, connu pour son torii "flottant". Il est situé à Hatsukaichi, dans la préfecture de Hiroshima, au Japon, et est accessible par ferry depuis la gare de Miyajimaguchi.

A tranquil Rinzai Zen temple founded in the 13th century, Number Five of Kamakura Gozan. Features a beautiful karesansui dry garden, traditional teahouse, and strolling gardens with seasonal flowers. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and ties to the Ashikaga clan.

Jufuku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in the Ogigayatsu district of Kamakura. Founded during the Kamakura shogunate period, it stands as one of Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples, reflecting the city's historical significance as Japan's first military capital.

Perché sur les collines orientales de Kyoto, le temple Kiyomizu-dera symbolise la dévotion bouddhiste depuis plus de douze siècles. Fondé en 778 par le prêtre Enchin, il est dédié à Kannon, le bodhisattva de la compassion et de la miséricorde, et appartient à la secte Hosso.

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.

Kumano Hongu Taisha stands as one of Japan's most significant Shinto sanctuaries, serving as the head shrine of approximately 3,000 Kumano shrines scattered across the nation. As one of the three grand Kumano shrines (Kumano Sanzan), this sacred shrine holds a unique history of resilience. Originall

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.

One of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura, founded in 1260 on the former estate of the Hiki clan. Known as Chōkō-zan Myōhon-ji, this 13th-century Buddhist temple is surrounded by peaceful gardens and features beautiful seasonal flowers in a tranquil forest setting.

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.

Historic Shinto shrine in Tennoji Ward dedicated to Sanada Yukimura, a legendary samurai. Features underground tunnels believed to be part of Osaka Castle's secret passages. Popular for its connection to the Sanada clan and samurai history.

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.

One of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, founded in 593 by Prince Shōtoku. Features a classic Shikitennō-ji garan layout with a five-story pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall aligned on a north-south axis. A significant cultural landmark in Osaka.

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.

Temple bouddhiste Tendai historique dans le quartier Yanaka de Tokyo, fondé au XIIIe siècle. Célèbre pour sa grande statue de Bouddha en bronze et son cimetière paisible. Le temple offre un refuge tranquille dans le quartier traditionnel de Yanaka, apprécié pour son atmosphère nostalgique.

Togakuji is a Buddhist temple located in Tabata, Kita City, Tokyo. This peaceful temple serves as a place of worship and spiritual reflection for the local community, maintaining traditional Buddhist practices and ceremonies in a quiet residential neighborhood.

The most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, established in 1063 and rebuilt in 1828 in traditional Edo architectural style. Serves as the cultural center of the city, hosting major festivals and ceremonies, with a rich history tied to the Kamakura shogunate.

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.

Temple historique Rinzai Zen à Yanaka, fondé en 1669, partie du pèlerinage des Sept Dieux de la Fortune dédié à Jurojin. Jardins d’azalées, stèles anciennes de 1 000 ans, et tombe de l’artiste Kano Hogai.

Gokokuin is a Tendai Buddhist temple within the Kan'ei-ji complex in Ueno Park. Founded as part of the historic Tōeizan temple grounds, it serves as a place of worship and spiritual practice, offering visitors a serene atmosphere amidst the bustling park.

Fondé en 1466 pour stopper une peste, ce sanctuaire compact a miraculeusement survécu aux bombardements de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Célèbre comme le principal sanctuaire financier de Tokyo, les visiteurs lavent leur argent au puits Zeniarai-no-I et prient Benzaiten pour richesse et prospérité.

Seiunji est un temple bouddhiste situé dans le quartier Nishinippori à Arakawa, Tokyo. Ce temple paisible est un lieu de culte et de réflexion spirituelle pour la communauté locale, offrant aux visiteurs une échappée tranquille loin de l’agitation urbaine.

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.

Hoanji Nanboh is a Buddhist temple in Osaka's Chuo Ward, known for its peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city. The temple welcomes visitors daily and offers a serene retreat from the bustling urban environment, maintaining traditional Buddhist practices.

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.

Le sanctuaire Ōkuninushi, ou Shikitsumatsunomiya Ōkuninushi Jinja, se trouve à Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japon. Ce sanctuaire de quartier est important pour le commerce local, la chance financière et le mariage. Il est lié à la zone voisine de Daikokuchō, nommée d'après cette divinité.

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.

Le sanctuaire Imado (Imado Jinja) à Asakusa, Tokyo, est un sanctuaire shinto connu pour ses associations avec le maneki-neko et le mariage ; il abrite Izanagi et Izanami.

Kinkaku-ji est un temple bouddhiste zen à Kyoto, centré sur le Pavillon d’Or ; il fait partie du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO « Monuments historiques de l’ancienne Kyoto ». L’original a brûlé ; le pavillon actuel, aux étages dorés, a été reconstruit en 1955.

Nogi Shrine in Fushimi Ward honors General Nogi Maresuke, a revered military figure from the Meiji era. Located near Momoyama, this peaceful shrine features traditional architecture and serves as a place of remembrance and reflection for visitors.

Une salle de temple bouddhiste du XVIIe siècle dédiée à Benzaiten, déesse de l'eau, de la musique et de la fortune. Située sur une île du bassin Shinobazu dans le parc Ueno, entourée de lotus et accessible par un petit pont, elle offre une atmosphère sereine.

Shōshō-in est un temple situé à Tokyo. Bien que les informations historiques soient limitées, ce temple est un lieu important de culte bouddhiste et de pratique spirituelle. Des recherches supplémentaires pourraient révéler davantage sur son histoire et sa signification.