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Shorinji Temple
東山區 · Temples & Shrines
Shorinji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, with deep historical ties to the Fujiwara clan, dating back to 712 AD. The temple is most famous for its national treasure from the Nara period, the Eleven-Headed Kannon statue, and is renowned for its elegant scenery and views overlooking the Yamato Plain.
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
東山區 · Landmarks
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is a historical shrine located in the Sakae area of Nagoya, Japan, and is one of the important guardian shrines of Nagoya. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu designated it as the main guardian deity of Nagoya in 1610, and it is now famous for its festive activities and tranquil worship space in the city.
Yasaka Kōshin-dō
東山區 · Temples & Shrines
Yasaka Kōshin-dō is a small temple located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, famous for its colorful 'kukurizaru'. It is near Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka Pagoda, part of a common walking route in the Higashiyama area, and is considered one of the important temples of Kōshin faith.
Toyokuni Shrine Karamon
東山區 · Landmarks
The Toyokuni Shrine Karamon is the magnificent main gate of the Toyokuni Shrine located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. It has been designated as a National Treasure of Japan, representing the highest standards of carving and architectural decorative art from the Momoyama period. This gate was originally a castle gate of Fushimi Castle and has been relocated to Nijo Castle and Nanzenji's Kinjitsu-in before finally being moved to its current location during the Meiji period, making it highly representative for the study of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Momoyama culture.