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The Rakan are iconic figures of Buddhism found in many temples across Japan. These characters represent the disciples of Buddha...

Engyōji Temple (円教寺) is a Buddhist complex located on Mount Shosha in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture. Founded in 966, this temple has a rich...

Daisho-in Temple, located on the island of Itsukushima (often called Miyajima), is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in the...

The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...

The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...

Nanzo-in Temple, located in the quiet town of Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Known...

Shingon is a school of Japanese Buddhism, also referred to as tantric Buddhism or Vajrayana Buddhism. This school is based on esoteric...

Okuno-in, located in Koyasan, in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. It serves as...

Chomeiji Temple, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has a rich and fascinating history. Founded in the early 7th century, this temple is...

Kongobuji Temple, nestled in the serene mountains of Koyasan, is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, one of the major schools of...

Danjo Garan is a sprawling temple complex located on Mount Koya, the sacred mountain and headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan. It...

Nestled in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan, stands as one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. Its history,...