Japanese Spiritual Spots

Japanese Spiritual Spots

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Spiritual / Power Spots - Temples and Shrines

Spiritual / Power Spots - Temples and Shrines

Japan is a unique country with countless spiritual spots. Buddhist temples and shrines are believed to be the source of these powers. The powers come from the spirits and Gods that reside in the temples and shrines. A shrine believed to be a particularly strong power spot is Meiji Shrine which is said to gain its power and energy from the Gods which reside in the trees of the shrine.

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Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine

A Shinto shrine which was dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife in 1920

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

See no Evil, Speak no Evil, Hear no Evil

Ise Grand Shrine

Ise Grand Shrine

Consists of two shrines which are considered two of the most sacred Shinto shrines

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha

One of Japan's oldest and most important shrines; enshrines the creator of Japan

Ama-No-Iwato-Shine

Ama-No-Iwato-Shine

Cave of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu

Spiritual / Power Spots - Nature

Spiritual / Power Spots - Nature

What better place to go for spiritual power than nature where you can calm your soul and take in all the energy? From the northern Hokkaido to southern Okinawa, Japan is filled with all kinds of nature. Experience spiritual power from the mountains of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Osore or the deep waters of Matsushima and Ashizuri Cape. Or take the pilgrimage route to Kumano Kodo for a religious experience.

Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji

Japan's tallest mountain and its symbolic heart

Kumano Kodo

Kumano Kodo

Group of pilgrimage routes that lead to the sacred Kumano Sanzan

Ashizuri Cape

Ashizuri Cape

Cape in Shikoku part of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park featuring 80 m high cliffs

Matsushima

Matsushima

One of the three most scenic spots in Japan

Mt. Koya-san

Mt. Koya-san

Experience Buddhist training and lodging at Mt. Koya san for a great spiritual experience

Mount Osore (Osorezan)

Mount Osore (Osorezan)

Mountain in Aoyama; Known as the entrance to hell

Yakushima

Yakushima

Subtropical island filled with mountains and forests; Japan's first World Natural Heritage Site

Sounkyo

Sounkyo

Known for onsen resorts as well as famous water fall and magnificent cliffs scenery

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