http://www.communitywalk.com/xml/kml/1440979 3600 Thank you for using CommunityWalk. If you have any questions, comments, feedback, etc. please email me at communitywalk@gmail.com normal white_CWNormal highlight white_CWHighlight World Heritage Sites 136.449028 35.136667 5734400 1 Chichi-jima <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2491'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2491">Chichi-jima</a> is part of cluster of 30 islands known as the Ogasawara Islands that are located approximately 1,000km south of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/tokyo/">Tokyo</a>. The Ogasawara Islands feature a wealth of unique flora and fauna that have evolved differently to other species in Asia. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2491">Chichi-jima</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Ogasawara Islands" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 142.208333 27.066667 175 #white_CWStyleMap 142.208333,27.066667,0 Haha-jima <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2492'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2492">Haha-jima</a> is part of cluster of 30 islands known as the Ogasawara Islands that are located approximately 1,000km south of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/tokyo/">Tokyo</a>. The Ogasawara Islands feature a wealth of unique flora and fauna that have evolved differently to other species in Asia. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2492">Haha-jima</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Ogasawara Islands" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 142.166667 26.65 175 #white_CWStyleMap 142.166667,26.65,0 Heijo Palace <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_heijo_palace.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_heijo_palace.htm">Heijo Palace</a> was the former Imperial Palace during the Nara Period, when <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a> was the capital of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. Today little remains above the ground of the original buildings and there is now a reconstruction of Suzakumon (gate) to the palace. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_heijo_palace.htm">Heijo Palace</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Heijo Palace</b> <br/> <img alt="Heijo Palace" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/userpics/travel/thumb_DSC05884.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.795556 34.691111 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.795556,34.691111,0 Hiroshima Peace Memorial <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_peace_memorial.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_peace_memorial.htm">Hiroshima Peace Memorial</a> (Genbaku Domu) is commonly referred to as the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_atomic_bomb_dome.htm">Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_peace_memorial.htm">Hiroshima Peace Memorial</a> is a memorial to those who died as a result of the atomic bombing of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima.htm">Hiroshima</a> at the end of World War II. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_peace_memorial.htm">Hiroshima Peace Memorial</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and the only site for the "Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Hiroshima Peace Memorial</b> <br/> <img alt="Hiroshima Peace Memorial" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/hiroshima/hiroshima_atomic_bomb_dome/thumb_IMG_1520.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 132.453531 34.395464 175 #white_CWStyleMap 132.453531,34.395464,0 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490">Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine</a> was first developed in 1526, but reached its peak production in the early 17th century when it was producing a third of the world&#039;s then silver production. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490">Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine</a> ceased production in the early 20th century. Prior to 1600 the mine was fought over several times until Tokugawa Shogunate gained control. In the mid 17th century the mine was then protected by fences, pine trees and the Yamabuki Castle. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490">Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine</a> was also under threat from outside of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> as it is located on the western coastline of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/honshu.htm">Honshu</a> in today&#039;s city of Oda in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/shimane_prefecture.htm">Shimane Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490">Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2490">Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine</a> and its Cultural Landscape" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 132.4375 35.107222 175 #white_CWStyleMap 132.4375,35.107222,0 Kasugayama Primeval Forest <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2274'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2274">Kasugayama Primeval Forest</a> is located on the hills to the east of <br/><a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kasuga_taisha_shrine.htm">Kasuga Taisha Shrine</a> in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a> and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Listing of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.853071 34.682205 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.853071,34.682205,0 Muko-jima <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2494'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2494">Muko-jima</a> is part of cluster of 30 island known as the Ogasawara Islands that are located approximately 1,000km south of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/tokyo/">Tokyo</a>. The Ogasawara Islands feature a wealth of unique flora and fauna that have evolved differently to other species in Asia. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2494">Muko-jima</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Ogasawara Islands" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 142.141113 28.091366 175 #white_CWStyleMap 142.141113,28.091366,0 Nachi Falls <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2477'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2477">Nachi Falls</a> are one of the most famous water falls in Japan and with a drop of 133m they are one of the tallest (Hannoki Falls is 497m). <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2477">Nachi Falls</a> are located in Nachikatuura <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>.<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2477">Nachi Falls</a> is closely associated with <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2476">Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine</a> where a spirit Hiryu Gongen is worshiped. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2477">Nachi Falls</a> are a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.891 33.672 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.891,33.672,0 Shikinaen Garden <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2271'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2271">Shikinaen Garden</a> is part of the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> complex in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. The <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2271">Shikinaen Garden</a>, constructed in 1799, is a rare and historically significant example of Ryukyun landscape gardening. Shikinaen features elements such as the circular layout which is seen in more modern <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese gardens</a>, along with a pond with a bridge to a small island which follows the Chinese style. These elements are combined with Ryukuan styled villa. Shikinaen was used as an area for the royals to relax or entertain important guests such as the envoys from China. Shikinaen is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty". </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.719423 26.217007 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.719423,26.217007,0 Shirakami-Sanchi <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2277'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2277">Shirakami-Sanchi</a> is a forest park in the mountains of northern <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/honshu.htm">Honshu</a> which contains a virgin cool-temperate forest of Siebold&#039;s beech trees once common in northern Honshu. The forest is home to black bears, serow and 87 species of birds. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2277">Shirakami-Sanchi</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> under the "<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2277">Shirakami-Sanchi</a>" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 140.13 40.47 175 #white_CWStyleMap 140.13,40.47,0 Shiretoko National Park <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2278'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2278">Shiretoko National Park</a> includes the northern most island of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> and the surrounding distinctive and highly productive marine area which contains some endangered species including the Blackiston's fish owl and the Viola kitamiana plant. There area is also globally significant for the migratory and threatened birds it supports. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2278">Shiretoko National Park</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Shiretoko" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 145.183333 44.1 175 #white_CWStyleMap 145.183333,44.1,0 Sonohyan-utaki <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=349'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=349">Sonohyan-utaki</a> is an area within <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> which includes the religiously significant <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=349">Sonohyan-utaki</a> stone gates, built in 1519, and a grove of trees and plants leading to the gates. The gates were only opened for the king, who would pray at there prior to going on a journey. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=349">Sonohyan-utaki</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.717352 26.218075 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.717352,26.218075,0 Tamaudun <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=351'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=351">Tamaudun</a> is a substainial stone mausoleum where Ryukyuan royalty are entombed and a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=351">Tamaudun</a> is located in Shuri, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a>, only a short distance from <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=351">Tamaudun</a> was built in 1501 by King Sho Shin, the third king of the second Sho dynasty, for his father King Sho En. In all there are 18 kings and their families entombed in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=351">Tamaudun</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.714722 26.218333 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.714722,26.218333,0 Yakushima <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2292'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2292">Yakushima</a> is a ancient forest with some 2100 year old Japanese cedar trees and an extensive range of flora with some 1,900 species and subspecies. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2292">Yakushima</a> is located on Yaku Island off the coast of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyushu.htm">Kyushu</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2292">Yakushima</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> under the "<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2292">Yakushima</a>" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 130.528611 30.358611 175 #white_CWStyleMap 130.528611,30.358611,0 Himeji Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji_castle.html'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji_castle.html">Himeji Castle</a> is the best example of a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese castle</a> as it has never been destroyed or even damaged in war. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji_castle.html">Himeji Castle</a> was completed in 1609, but a fort existed on the site as early as 1333. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji_castle.html">Himeji Castle</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> under the "Himeji-jo" listing. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji_castle.html">Himeji Castle</a> is a flatland style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese castle</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/himeji.htm">Himeji</a> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hyogo_prefecture.htm">Hyogo Prefecture</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Himeji Castle</b> <br/> <img alt="Himeji Castle" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/userpics/travel/thumb_DSC05901.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 134.6934 34.839147 175 #white_CWStyleMap 134.6934,34.839147,0 Nijo Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_nijo_castle.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_nijo_castle.htm">Nijo Castle</a> in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a> includes Nimomaru Palace and the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several beautiful <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese gardens</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_nijo_castle.htm">Nijo Castle</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Nijo Castle</b> <br/> <img alt="Nijo Castle" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/nijo_castle/thumb_nijo_castle_IMG_6272.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.7475 35.014167 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.7475,35.014167,0 Shuri Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> located in Shuri <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> is a gusuku (Okinawan) style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese Castle</a> which dates back to the 14th century, and was constructed by the Ryukyu kingdom. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> contained the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In 1945 the castle was almost completely destroyed by shells from USA war ships. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=348">Shuri Castle</a> was reconstructed between 1958 and 1992. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.719423 26.217007 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.719423,26.217007,0 Katsuren Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a> is believed to be the oldest castle in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a> is a gusuku (Okinawan) style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese Castle</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a> over looks Awase and Nakagusuku Bay on the Pacific Ocean, hence why <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a> was also referred to as Ocean Gusuku. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a> was at the height of its power in the mid 15th century under Lord Amawari. Excavations of the site have lead to the discovery of precious tiles and Chinese porcelain which provide a further evidence of the wealth and stature of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2270">Katsuren Castle</a>. Today only ruins remain including walls and some foundations. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.878889 26.330556 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.878889,26.330556,0 Nakagusuku Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=359'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=359">Nakagusuku Castle</a> located in Kitanakagusuku <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=359">Nakagusuku Castle</a> is a gusuku (Okinawan) style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese Castle</a> built in approximately 1440 by legendary Ryukyuan commander, Gosamaru, to defend against Lord Amawari of Katsuren Castle. Today only ruins remain including walls and some foundations. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.801367 26.2842 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.801367,26.2842,0 Nakijin Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=4'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=4">Nakijin Castle</a> located in Nakijin <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=4">Nakijin Castle</a> is a gusuku (Okinawan) style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese Castle</a> which dates back to the late 13th century, and was constructed by the Hokuzan kingdom. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=4">Nakijin Castle</a> is famous for its size with the complex covering 14 acres including 1.5km of walls. Today only ruins remain including walls and some foundations. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.966667 26.683333 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.966667,26.683333,0 Zakimi Castle <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=369'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=369">Zakimi Castle</a> located in Yomitan <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=369">Zakimi Castle</a> is a gusuku (Okinawan) style <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_castles.html">Japanese Castle</a> which was completed in 1422 by the Ryukyuan military leader Gosamaru. Today only ruins remain including walls and some foundations. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.741944 26.408333 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.741944,26.408333,0 Futarasan Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_futarasan_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_futarasan_shrine.htm">Futarasan Shrine</a> is one of the most significant <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrines</a> in Japan and dates back to 766AD. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_futarasan_shrine.htm">Futarasan Shrine</a> located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko.htm">Nikko</a>, is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Futarasan Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Futarasan Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nikko/thumb_IMG_0483.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 139.597 36.758572 175 #white_CWStyleMap 139.597,36.758572,0 Itsukushima Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_itsukushima_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_itsukushima_shrine.htm">Itsukushima Shrine</A> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located on the island of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/miyajima_travel.html">Miyajima</a> in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_prefecture.htm">Hiroshima Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_itsukushima_shrine.htm">Itsukushima Shrine</A> was first constructed in the 6th century, but the current buildings date to the 12th century. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_itsukushima_shrine.htm">Itsukushima Shrine</A> is famous for its floating torii, Otorii, commonly referred to as <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/miyajima_torii.htm">Miyajima Torii</A>, which appears to float on the water in bay in front of the shrine. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/hiroshima_itsukushima_shrine.htm">Itsukushima Shrine</A> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> within the "Itsukushima Shinto Shrine" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Itsukushima Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Itsukushima Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/hiroshima/miyajima/itsukushima_shrine/thumb_IMG_1340.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 132.319722 34.295833 175 #white_CWStyleMap 132.319722,34.295833,0 Kamigamo Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kamigamo_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kamigamo_shrine.htm">Kamigamo Shrine</A> part of a pair of shrines in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>. The other part of the pair is <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_shimogamo_shrine.htm">Shimogamo Shrine</A>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kamigamo_shrine.htm">Kamigamo Shrine</A> is one of the oldest shrines in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kamigamo Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Kamigamo Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/kamigamo_shrine/thumb_kamigamo_shrine_IMG_5949.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.752778 35.060278 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.752778,35.060278,0 Kasuga Taisha Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kasuga_taisha_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kasuga_taisha_shrine.htm">Kasuga Taisha Shrine</a> is the head shrine for around 3,000 Kasuga Shrines throughout <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> and is located within <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_park.htm">Nara Park</a>, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kasuga_taisha_shrine.htm">Kasuga Taisha Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kasuga Taisha Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Kasuga Taisha Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/kasuga_shrine/thumb_IMG_1854.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.848254 34.681305 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.848254,34.681305,0 Kimpu Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2473'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2473">Kimpu Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located in the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2473">Kimpu Shrine</a> was established in the 10th century. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2473">Kimpu Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.881667 34.342778 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.881667,34.342778,0 Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2465'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2465">Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located in Shingu on coast line of Kii Peninsula in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2465">Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine</a> is part of the three Kumano Shrines which are connected by the pilgrimage route "Kumano Sankeimichi". Kumano Hayatama Taisha is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.983725 33.731953 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.983725,33.731953,0 Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2468'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2468">Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located in Tanabe on coast line of Kii Peninsula in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. Kumano Hongu Taisha enshrines Kumano Gongen. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2468">Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine</a> is part of the three Kumano Shrines which are connected by the pilgrimage route "Kumano Sankeimichi". <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2468">Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.774 33.84 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.774,33.84,0 Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2476'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2476">Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route in Nachikatuura <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2476">Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine</a> is part of the three Kumano Shrines. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2476">Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.890556 33.668611 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.890556,33.668611,0 Nikko Toshogu Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_toshogu.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_toshogu.htm">Toshogu Shrine</a> is famous for the sculptures of the Three Wise Monkeys who &#039;hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil&#039; and its rare highly decorative gate. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_toshogu.htm">Toshogu Shrine</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko.htm">Nikko</a>, is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Nikko Toshogu Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Nikko Toshogu Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nikko/thumb_IMG_0588.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 139.598785 36.757729 175 #white_CWStyleMap 139.598785,36.757729,0 Niukanshofu Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2467'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2467">Niukanshofu Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> first established in 816 and located in Ito District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2467">Niukanshofu Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.521944 34.262778 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.521944,34.262778,0 Niutsuhime Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3023'>Link</a> <br/> <a<br/>href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3023">Niutsuhime Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> also known as<br/>Nibutsuhime Shrine, located in Ito District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama.htm">Wakayama</a><br/>Prefecture. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3023">Niutsuhime Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a<br/>href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites<br/>and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.521944 34.262778 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.521944,34.262778,0 Seifa-utaki Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2272'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2272">Seifa-utaki Shrine</a> is the most sacred site in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> and a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2272">Seifa-utaki Shrine</a> consists of some striking natural rock formations including an arch formed between two massive rocks, caves and rock outcrops high above the sea. There were several buildings on the site, but these have been destroyed, now only rock path ways remain. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2272">Seifa-utaki Shrine</a> was only used by the Ryukuan Royal families during their rein. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2272">Seifa-utaki Shrine</a> is located on the south eastern side of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/okinawa.htm">Okinawa</a> Island. </td></tr></tbody></table> 127.826667 26.173333 175 #white_CWStyleMap 127.826667,26.173333,0 Shimogamo Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_shimogamo_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_shimogamo_shrine.htm">Shimogamo Shrine</A> is part of a pair of shrines in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>. The other part of the pair is<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kamigamo_shrine.htm">Kamigamo Shrine</A>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_shimogamo_shrine.htm">Shimogamo Shrine</A> is one of the oldest shrines in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Shimogamo Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Shimogamo Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/shimogamo_shrine/thumb_shimogamo_shrine_IMG_623252.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.752747 35.060387 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.752747,35.060387,0 Ujigami Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ujigami_shrine.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ujigami_shrine.htm">Ujigami jinja Shrine</A> was originally built as a guardian shrine for the nearby <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_byodoin_temple.htm">Byodoin Temple</A>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ujigami_shrine.htm">Ujigami jinja Shrine</A>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_uji.htm">Uji</A>, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>, is believed to be the oldest shrine building in Japan, dating back to the 14th century. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ujigami_shrine.htm">Ujigami jinja Shrine</A> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Ujigami Shrine</b> <br/> <img alt="Ujigami Shrine" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/ujigami_shrine/thumb_ujigami_shrine_IMG_8058.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.811389 34.891944 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.811389,34.891944,0 Yoshimizu Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2475'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2475">Yoshimizu Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located on the top of Mount <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> in the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2475">Yoshimizu Shrine</a> is dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo and samurai Kusunoki Masashige. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2475">Yoshimizu Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.861875 34.367639 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.861875,34.367639,0 Yoshino Mikumari Shrine <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2472'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2472">Yoshino Mikumari Shrine</a> is a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_shrine.html">Shinto Shrine</a> located on the top of Mount <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> in the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2472">Yoshino Mikumari Shrine</a> was established around 806AD and dedicated to mikumari, a female spirit associated with water. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2472">Yoshino Mikumari Shrine</a> is one of four key mikumari shrines in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2472">Yoshino Mikumari Shrine</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.873056 34.353889 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.873056,34.353889,0 Byodoin Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_byodoin_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_byodoin_temple.htm">Byodoin Temple</A> is a famous Buddhist temple which appears on the 10 Yen coin. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_byodoin_temple.htm">Byodoin Temple</A> is located in tea making area of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_uji.htm">Uji</A> near <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_byodoin_temple.htm">Byodoin Temple</A> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Byodoin Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Byodoin Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/byodoin_temple/thumb_byodoin_temple_IMG_7997.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.807796 34.889222 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.807796,34.889222,0 Chusonji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2479'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2479">Chusonji Temple</a> is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3081">Hiraizumi</a> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/iwate_prefecture.htm">Iwate Prefecture</a>. The Golden Hall (Konjiki-do) is one of the two buildings to survive from the original <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2479">Chusonji Temple</a> complex. Konjiki-do is a wooden building covered with gold leaf and mother of peral, which contains the mummified remains of the Northern Fujiwara clan who ruled northen <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/honshu.htm">Honshu</a> in the 12th century. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2479">Chusonji Temple</a> is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 141.099833 39.001446 175 #white_CWStyleMap 141.099833,39.001446,0 Daigoji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_daigoji.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_daigoji.htm">Daigoji Temple</A> is famous for its five storied pagoda, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/cherry_blossom.html">cherry blossom</a> viewing in spring and a traditional <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese garden</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_daigoji.htm">Daigoji Temple</A>, a classic <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japanese_temples.html">Japanese Temple</A>, is located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_daigoji.htm">Daigoji Temple</A> is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Daigoji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Daigoji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/daigoji_temple/thumb_daigoji_temple_IMG_6723.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.819444 34.951111 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.819444,34.951111,0 Enryakuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_enryakuji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_enryakuji_temple.htm">Enryakuji Temple</a> was established in 788 on Mt Hiei, where it looks over <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_enryakuji_temple.htm">Enryakuji Temple</a> expanded over the years to become a large temple complex and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Enryakuji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Enryakuji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/mt_hiei/thumb_100_0407.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.840912 35.070469 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.840912,35.070469,0 Fudarakusanji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2478'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2478">Fudarakusanji Temple</a> is Buddhist temple from the Tendai sect, located in the Higashimuro District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2478">Fudarakusanji Temple</a> features a venerated thousand armed kannon. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2478">Fudarakusanji Temple</a> is believed to have been established around the 4th century by Ragyo Shonin, a monk from India. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2478">Fudarakusanji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.934436 33.644725 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.934436,33.644725,0 Gangoji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_gangoji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_gangoji_temple.htm">Gangoji Temple</a> is a Buddhist Temple was established in 588 as part of Asuka-dera. In 718 it was moved to <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a> and became one of the Seven Great Temples of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_gangoji_temple.htm">Gangoji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Gangoji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Gangoji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/gangoji_temple/thumb_IMG_1529.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.831111 34.678056 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.831111,34.678056,0 Ginkakuji Temple - Silver Pavilion <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ginkaku-ji_silver_pavilion.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ginkaku-ji_silver_pavilion.htm">Ginkaku-ji - Silver Pavilion</a> was built in the style of the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/golden_pavilion.html">Golden Pavilion</a>, but was never completed with a matching cover of silver. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ginkaku-ji_silver_pavilion.htm">Ginkaku-ji</a> features some of the most beautiful <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese gardens</a> in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ginkaku-ji_silver_pavilion.htm">Ginkaku-ji</a> is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Ginkakuji Temple - Silver Pavilion</b> <br/> <img alt="Ginkakuji Temple - Silver Pavilion" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/ginkakuji_temple/thumb_ginkakuji_temple_IMG_6421.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.798247 35.026869 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.798247,35.026869,0 Hokkiji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_hokkiji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_hokkiji_temple.htm">Hokkiji Temple</a> is a Buddhist Temple located in Okamoto, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_hokkiji_temple.htm">Hokkiji Temple</a> features the oldest three story pagoda in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> and is one of the Seven Great Temples of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_hokkiji_temple.htm">Hokkiji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Hokkiji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Hokkiji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/hokkiji_temple/thumb_IMG_1387.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.746111 34.622778 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.746111,34.622778,0 Honganji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=1434'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=1434">Honganji Temple</a> is actually two Buddhist temples located two hundred metres apart in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>, which were until recently the one temple. Both feature large halls which are designated Important Cultural Properties. The Nishi <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=1434">Honganji Temple</a> features a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese garden</a> which is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=1434">Honganji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Honganji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Honganji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/honganji_temple/thumb_honganji_temple_IMG_5625.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.751111 34.991111 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.751111,34.991111,0 Horyuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/horyuji.html'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/horyuji.html">Horyuji Temple</a> is a Buddhist Temple in Ikaruga, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/horyuji.html">Horyuji Temple&#039;s</a> pagoda is considered to be one of the world&#039;s oldest surviving wooden building which started construction in 594. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/horyuji.html">Horyuji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Horyuji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Horyuji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/userpics/travel/thumb_DSC05853.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.734281 34.614383 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.734281,34.614383,0 Jisonin Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2471'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2471">Jisonin Temple</a> is a Buddhist temple located in Ito District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2471">Jisonin Temple</a> is located at the beginning of the pilgrimage route to Koyasan. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2471">Jisonin Temple</a> complex is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.550186 34.295192 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.550186,34.295192,0 Kanjizaio-in Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481">Kanjizaio-in Temple</a> is the site of a Buddhist temple located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3081">Hiraizumi</a> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/iwate_prefecture.htm">Iwate Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481">Kanjizaio-in Temple</a> was located directly across the Frontier Way from the Enryuji and Kashoji temples (now located within the Motsuji Temple complex). <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481">Kanjizaio-in Temple</a> also included a Jodo (pure land) Japanese Garden. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481">Kanjizaio-in Temple</a> was destroyed by fire in 1226. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2481">Kanjizaio-in Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 141.110333 38.988517 175 #white_CWStyleMap 141.110333,38.988517,0 Kimpusenji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2474'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2474">Kimpusenji Temple</a> is the head temple for the Shugendo Buddhist sect in the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2474">Kimpusenji Temple</a> is believed to have been established around second half of the 7th century by En no Ozunu who also founded the Shugendo sect. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2474">Kimpusenji Temple</a> is located at a junction of several of pilgramage routes. The Zaodo building within the temple complex is the second largest wooden structure in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2474">Kimpusenji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.858167 34.368253 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.858167,34.368253,0 Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/golden_pavilion.html'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/golden_pavilion.html">Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)</a> is the most famous temple in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a> and probably <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/golden_pavilion.html">Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)</a> is literally covered in gold leaf and is surround by beautiful <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese gardens</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/golden_pavilion.html">Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)</a>is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion</b> <br/> <img alt="Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/golden_pavilion/thumb_golden_pavilion_IMG_2254c.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.729379 35.039502 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.729379,35.039502,0 Kiyomizu-dera Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kiyomizu-dera.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kiyomizu-dera.htm">Kiyomizu-dera Temple</A> is notable for its vast veranda, that offers impressive views of the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kiyomizu-dera.htm">Kiyomizu-dera Temple</A> is one of the best known sights of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>, being particularly popular in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/cherry_blossom.html">cherry blossom</a> season when the main hall is surrounded by a carpet of blossom. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kiyomizu-dera.htm">Kiyomizu-dera Temple</A> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kiyomizu-dera Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Kiyomizu-dera Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/kiyomizu-dera/thumb_kiyomizu-dera_IMG_2156.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.784975 34.994892 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.784975,34.994892,0 Kofukuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kofukuji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kofukuji_temple.htm">Kofukuji Temple </a> (<a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>) is a large temple complex featuring two pagodas plus many National Tresures and Important Cultural Properties. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_kofukuji_temple.htm">Kofukuji Temple </a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kofukuji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Kofukuji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/kofukuji_temple/thumb_IMG_5881.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.83347 34.683326 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.83347,34.683326,0 Kongobuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2466'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2466">Kongobuji Temple</a> is the head temple of the Koyasan Shingon Buddhism sect and is located on Mount Koya in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. Kongobuji mean "Temple of diamond mountain". <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2466">Kongobuji Temple</a> features Japan&#039;s largest rock garden which covers 2340 square metres. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2466">Kongobuji Temple</a> was first constructed in 1593 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and then rebuilt in 1861. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2466">Kongobuji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.584092 34.214081 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.584092,34.214081,0 Kozanji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kozanji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kozanji_temple.htm">Kozanji Temple</a> is a Buddhist temple of the Omuro sect, which is located in the mountains of Umegahata in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a> Prefecture. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kozanji_temple.htm">Kozanji Temple</a> features the oldest tea field in Japan and possesses many National Treasures including buildings, pictures and scrolls. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_kozanji_temple.htm">Kozanji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Kozanji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Kozanji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/kozanji_temple/thumb_IMG_2459.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.678333 35.060278 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.678333,35.060278,0 Motsuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2480'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2480">Motsuji Temple</a> is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=3081">Hiraizumi</a> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/iwate_prefecture.htm">Iwate Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2480">Motsuji Temple</a> complex includes a Jodo (pure land) <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese garden</a> that contains the ruins of two much older temples, Enryuji and Kashoji which date back to the 12 century. Enryuji and Kashoji were both destroyed by fire in 1226. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2480">Motsuji Temple</a> is designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 141.108022 38.987817 175 #white_CWStyleMap 141.108022,38.987817,0 Ninnaji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ninnaji.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ninnaji.htm">Ninnaji Temple</A> is the head temple of the Omuro School of the Shingon sect Buddhism, which was founded on the orders of Emperor Koko and completed in 888. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ninnaji.htm">Ninnaji Temple</A>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</A>, features a five storied pagoda and a treasure house which contains many National Treasures. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ninnaji.htm">Ninnaji Temple</A> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Ninnaji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Ninnaji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/ninnaji_temple/thumb_ninnaji_temple_IMG_6813.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.713889 35.031111 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.713889,35.031111,0 Ominesanji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470">Ominesanji Temple</a> is an important temple for the Shugendo Buddhist sect. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470">Ominesanji Temple</a> is located on the top of Mount Omine in the <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yoshino.htm">Yoshino</a> District of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_prefecture.htm">Nara Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470">Ominesanji Temple</a> was found around 600AD by En no Ozunu who also founded the Shugendo sect. Parts of <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470">Ominesanji Temple</a> are considered sacred and only men can enter these. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2470">Ominesanji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.940483 34.257472 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.940483,34.257472,0 Rinnoji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_rinnoji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_rinnoji_temple.htm">Rinnoji Temple</a> is a complex of 15 Buddhist temple buildings, which are is famous for their gold-leafed statues of Amida and Kannon. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko_rinnoji_temple.htm">Rinnoji Temple</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nikko.htm">Nikko</a>, is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Rinnoji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Rinnoji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nikko/thumb_IMG_0606.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 139.599258 36.754711 175 #white_CWStyleMap 139.599258,36.754711,0 Ryoanji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ryoan-ji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ryoan-ji_temple.htm">Ryoanji Temple</a> houses a <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/japanese_garden.html">Japanese gardens</a> which is considered to be one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. This garden, which is the quintessential form of Zen art, and perhaps the greatest masterpiece of Japanese culture, features fifteen rocks arranged on a white gravel within a space of 248 square meters. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_ryoan-ji_temple.htm">Ryoanji Temple</a> is located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>, is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Ryoanji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Ryoanji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/images/DSC05830_tiny.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.718199 35.034538 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.718199,35.034538,0 Saihoji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_saihoji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_saihoji_temple.htm">Saihoji Temple</a> is Buddhist temple from the Rinzai Zen sect which is famous for its moss garden, which probably the best in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. Unfortunately access to <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_saihoji_temple.htm">Saihoji Temple</a>, also known as Kokedera (Moss Temple) requires an application in advance. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_saihoji_temple.htm">Saihoji Temple</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>, is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Saihoji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Saihoji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/saihouji_temple/thumb_IMG_2558.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.683255 34.992 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.683255,34.992,0 Seigantoji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2464'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2464">Seigantoji Temple</a> is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in Higashimuro District <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/wakayama_prefecture.htm">Wakayama Prefecture</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2464">Seigantoji Temple</a> was built near Nachi Falls which was an ancient site of worship. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2464">Seigantoji Temple</a> was built around the fourth century. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2464">Seigantoji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.889808 33.669208 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.889808,33.669208,0 Tenryuji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_tenryuji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_tenryuji_temple.htm">Tenryuji Temple</a> is the head temple of the Tenryu sect of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and the most important Zen temple in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_tenryuji_temple.htm">Tenryuji Temple</a> possesses many Important Cultural Properties and features an extensive garden which is particularly beautiful in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/garden/cherry_blossom.html">cherry blossom</a> season and is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_tenryuji_temple.htm">Tenryuji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Tenryuji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Tenryuji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/tenryuji_temple/thumb_tenryuji_temple_IMG_2245.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.67379 35.01599 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.67379,35.01599,0 Todaiji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_todaiji.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_todaiji.htm">Todaiji Temple</a> is a Buddhist temple in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>, which is famous for being the world&#039;s largest wooden building, which houses <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan&#039;s</a> largest statue of Buddha. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_todaiji.htm">Todaiji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Todaiji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Todaiji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/todaiji_temple/thumb_IMG_6017.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.839754 34.689243 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.839754,34.689243,0 Toji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_toji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_toji_temple.htm">Toji Temple</a> is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect, located near central <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto.htm">Kyoto</a> on a large site with extensive gardens, it is an oasis of calm in a busy area. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_toji_temple.htm">Toji Temple</a> is famous for its five story pagoda which is the tallest wooden tower in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/kyoto_toji_temple.htm">Toji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Toji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Toji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/kyoto/toji_temple/thumb_toji_temple_IMG_5540.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.7475 34.980833 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.7475,34.980833,0 Toshodaiji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_toshodaiji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_toshodaiji_temple.htm">Toshodaiji Temple</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>, is the head temple in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a> of the Ritsu-shi sect of Buddhism. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_toshodaiji_temple.htm">Toshodaiji Temple</a> has many buildings dating back to 759 that are National Treasures. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_toshodaiji_temple.htm">Toshodaiji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Toshodaiji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Toshodaiji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/toshodaiji_temple/thumb_IMG_7744.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.784407 34.676682 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.784407,34.676682,0 Yakushiji Temple <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yakushiji_temple.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yakushiji_temple.htm">Yakushiji Temple</a> is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/traveltojapan.html">Japan</a>, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara.htm">Nara</a>. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/nara_yakushiji_temple.htm">Yakushiji Temple</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Yakushiji Temple</b> <br/> <img alt="Yakushiji Temple" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/nara/yakushiji_temple/thumb_IMG_1970.jpg" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 135.784492 34.668229 175 #white_CWStyleMap 135.784492,34.668229,0 Gokayama <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2870'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2870">Gokayama</a> is a group of small villages, located along the Shokawa River in Nanto City, <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/toyama_prefecture.htm">Toyama Prefecture</a> and surrounded by mountains. This isolated location has lead to the survival of whole villages featuring traditional Japanese houses with their steeply pitched thatched roofs, which along with those at <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/shirakawa-go.htm">Shirakawa-go</a>, are the only examples which are in situ and have mantained continuous occupation. Many of these houses are over 300 years old. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2870">Gokayama</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2870">Gokayama</a>" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> 136.891617 36.405396 175 #white_CWStyleMap 136.891617,36.405396,0 Shirakawa-go <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <a class='title' target='new' href='http://www.gojapango.com/travel/shirakawa-go.htm'>Link</a> <br/> <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/shirakawa-go.htm">Shirakawa-go</a> is a small village, located in <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/gifu_prefecture.htm">Gifu Prefecture</a> and surrounded by mountains. This isolated location lead to survival of a whole village featuring traditional Japanese houses with their steeply pitched thatched roofs, which are the only examples which are in situ and have mantained continuous occupation. <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/shirakawa-go.htm">Shirakawa-go</a> is a UNESCO <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan_world_heritage_sites.htm">World Heritage Site</a> and forms part of the "Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama" listing. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="240"><tbody><tr><td> <br/> <hr/> <br/> <b>Shirakawa-go</b> <br/> <img alt="Shirakawa-go" src="http://www.gojapango.com/japan_picture/albums/upload/shirakawa-go/thumb_IMG_0909.JPG" style="height: 82px; width: 120px;" /> <br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> 136.906389 36.256944 175 #white_CWStyleMap 136.906389,36.256944,0