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The best temples & shrines in Tokyo and Japan, destination by destination (2026)
Every temples & shrines guide we publish for Tokyo and Japan.
We also publish destination guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. Every pick is hand-chosen and written up with its neighborhood, what it does well and what to know before you go.
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Tokyo · Temples & Shrines
The 10 Best Temples & Shrines in Tokyo (2026)
The best temples and shrines in Tokyo in 2026 are Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, in Asakusa, Meiji Jingu in its Harajuku forest, Nezu Shrine with…
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The best temples and shrines in Osaka in 2026 are Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 and one of Japan's oldest temples, Sumiyoshi Taisha with its arched brid…
Read the list Kyoto · Temples & ShrinesThe 10 Best Temples & Shrines in Kyoto (2026)
The best temples and shrines in Kyoto in 2026 are Fushimi Inari Taisha's torii tunnels, Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage, the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-j…
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