Temples & Shrines in Japan

Most of Japan’s famous attractions are its religious monuments scattered all over the country and each structure is impressive and distinct from one another. These religious monuments are commonly referred to as shrines and temples.

The shrines and temples of Japan are mostly inspired by two of the most widely practised religions in Japan: Shintoism and Buddhism. All of these structures are places of worship with the main difference being that shrines are from Shinto religion while temples pertain to Buddhism.