History of Temples | Japan Travel Guide
Temples have a sacred place in the hearts of the Japanese. Japan's ancient capital Kyoto alone has several thousand temples, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some temples built over a thousand years ago still stand beautifully with very little reconstruction. For many tourists, temples are a rare sight, unique to Japan. The architectural structures and history make each temple unique, making it worthwhile to take a look at Japan's most sacred temples.Temples in Shikoku Area | Kagawa, Kochi, Ehime, Tokushima
Ohenro is the term for the Buddhist pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku.
Temples in Wakayama
One of the attractions of visitting on Mt. Koya is choosing a shukubo temple lodging. 52 temples in Yamauchi can be used as shukubo, and each has its own history and features, such as a temple related to the feudal warlords, a beautiful garden and a temple where you can enjoy fusuma (sliding screen) paintings. You can experience the culture of temples while you stay there.