Japan · Shrine
Ise Jingū
A major shrine complex associated with Amaterasu, where periodic rebuilding expresses continuity through renewal.
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Sacred places in Japan
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
Learn the history, notice the different traditions, and follow the sources. Local communities and custodians determine access and appropriate participation; inclusion here does not mean a place is currently open to visitors.
Japan · Monastic landscape
Kōyasan
A mountain religious centre associated with Kūkai and a continuing network of Shingon temples and memorial places.
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Japan · Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
A shrine on Miyajima whose buildings and gateway are closely composed with the island’s tidal shoreline.
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