The spiritual side of Japan can expect to have an overwhelmingly dramatic effect. They are places of worship and spiritual cleansing, are abundant and each of them is undoubtedly special right own. The list could be long but here are 7 temples you should definitely visit when you visit Japan. I'm sure I left some, but this list does not stop being a list of preferences, but without any order.
1) Rinno-ji - This is probably the most important temple in relation to Buddhism. This temple was founded by the monk who brought Buddhism to Japan in the eighth century. His name is Shodo Shonin. The temple complex is a treasure full of Tokugawa Exhibitions and Buddhist symbols. Located in Nikko, near Tokyo.
1) Rinno-ji - This is probably the most important temple in relation to Buddhism. This temple was founded by the monk who brought Buddhism to Japan in the eighth century. His name is Shodo Shonin. The temple complex is a treasure full of Tokugawa Exhibitions and Buddhist symbols. Located in Nikko, near Tokyo.
2) Mizusawa - From a temple that is important its religious and historical significance to one who is famous for its noodles (udon). Founded on a house, this temple is very well maintained, compared to other temples, which are more recent. It is also famous for its noodles that are considered as one of the top three in Japan. If you think about it, this might be the most important temple of all if we consider that the udon noodles are known worldwide and is the official food of college students. Located near Ikaho, Gunma Prefecture,.
3) Kitain - Kitain Temple founded more than 1000 years and dedicated to Kannon, the god of compassion in Buddhism, played an important role during the centuries 16 and 17. The church was led by Tenkai who was a top aide to the first three Tokugawa shoguns. Although burned down in 1638, one of the shoguns, Iemitsu and there is renewed it cemented the alliance between these two powerful men. A temple near Tokyo, in particular in the town of Kawagoe.
4) Todai-ji - This remarkable temple was built in 758AD. It was rebuilt in the 17th century, only two thirds the size of the original - though still the largest wooden building in the world. The original building allegedly used something like 2.6 million people. There were two pagodas of over 100 meters high at first, too, that would be the tallest structures in the world at the moment after the pyramids of Egypt. The central hall houses a huge statue of Buddha. It is located in Nara, near Kyoto.
5) Sengaku-ji - Here is shown one of the most famous stories of Japan, who happens to be that on 47 Ronin (masterless samurai). This small temple situated in the district of Minato-ku (Tokyo) is the graveyard of the 47. The anniversary of the revenge of the 47 Ronin is held every December 14 and attracts many tourists as it is carried out many events to commemorate it.
6) Horyu-ji - is the oldest temple in Japan, which also has among its buildings, the oldest wooden structure in the world, dating back to 607 in the Asuka Era, namely ago años.Se over 1300 located in the splendor of that era, Yamato and Asuka region, which currently occupies the province of Nara.
7) kinkajou-ji - The Golden Temple in Kyoto. It is something incredible. It is so named because it is solid gold. The place is located is fascinating. Beside a beautiful lake and surrounded by a wonderful Japanese garden. Data from 1397 and today still remains in very good condition, although I must say that was rebuilt not many years ago that burned the old monk. Besides being a beautiful temple outside inside is also very beautiful and holds a mystery that can not be seen by anyone. It is a treasure kept for many centuries. It is nothing less than the triad of Shaka Buddha is one of the great relics of Buddha.
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