Day 2 of Winter Travel in Nikko ~Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine~
This article will introduce day 2 of my winter trip to Nikko. Starting off with breakfast at my hotel, I also visited Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
An ancient shrine which is said to be the last stop for the 8 million gods in Izumo, where the gods gather in the month of Kamiari-zuki.
Shimane / Shrines & Temples
Visit "Okumansama" in Kawagoe and pray for good fortune with the divine bird Yatagarasu.
Saitama / Shrines & Temples
A temple associated with the Tokugawa family, popular for "Obinzuru-sama" and the pilgrimage to the Seven Gods of Fortune.
Saitama / Shrines & Temples
A temple revered for prayers for healing eye diseases.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
A historic shrine renowned for its vigorous "Futtenbo Mikoshi Swing."
Nippori / Shrines & Temples
The central site of Mount Fuji worship, with the World Heritage site Mount Fuji as its object of worship.
Shizuoka / Shrines & Temples
A historic temple with many attractions including a garden view from the windows and a blood-stained ceiling.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
A shrine known as the setting for a popular anime, located within the Shirakawa-go village.
Gifu / Shrines & Temples
The temple grounds, gracefully blending with the natural landscape, and the stunning approach path, particularly in spring and autumn, add to the allure of this temple, the oldest of the Soto Zen sect and a beloved historical sanctuary.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
A historic shrine founded in 1710, known for "Mikaeri Usagi," the divine messenger rabbit.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
Engakuji, the main temple of the Rinzai Zen Engakuji school, boasts a national treasure: the Shariden Hall and a bell.
Kamakura / Shrines & Temples
A renowned temple with the oldest history in Miyajima, founded by Kobo Daishi.
Hiroshima / Shrines & Temples
A mystical power spot connected to Japanese mythology where stacking stones is believed to bring blessings.
Miyazaki / Shrines & Temples
Japan’s Iconic World Heritage Site and Shrine Dedicated to the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa.
Tochigi / Shrines & Temples
A sacred place founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai, also known as a famous spot for autumn foliage.
Hiroshima / Shrines & Temples
A shrine where traditional Kagura dances are held every evening.
Miyazaki / Shrines & Temples
A valuable Kagura, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, showcasing its four representative dances every night.
Miyazaki / Shrines & Temples
A stunning tourist spot in Kyoto renowned for its beautifully vermilion-painted buildings.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
Boost your financial luck with the power of the snake! A shrine in Tohoku known as the strongest for improving one's financial luck.
Miyagi / Shrines & Temples
Nestled within the mountains, Nomiyama kannonji Temple is a renowned sanctuary celebrated for its vivid autumn foliage and its spiritual potency.
Fukuoka / Shrines & Temples
The chief shrine of Honjo, famous for its "stroking cow" and "guardian cow."
Asakusa / Shrines & Temples
This historic temple is famous for its beautiful weeping Sakura cherry tree.
Yamanashi / Shrines & Temples
A magnificent ancient tree that has survived for over 1,600 years.
Kagawa / Shrines & Temples