Mt. Misen, Japan

Zuiganji Temple, situated in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Zen Buddhist temples. Established in 828 and reconstructed by the feudal lord Date Masamune in 1609, the temple is renowned for its historical significance and stunning architecture. The main hall, Kuri (kitchen), and various other structures are designated as Important Cultural Properties.

Zojoji Temple, located near Tokyo Tower, is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1393, it serves as the main temple of the Jodo-shu sect. The temple grounds house mausoleums of shoguns and offer serene gardens, providing a tranquil escape in the bustling city.

Zenkoji Temple is a famous and sacred temple in the heart of the city of Nagano, Japan. It was founded in the 7th Century and is known to have stored the first Buddhist statue ever brought into Japan. The town of Nagano was developed around the temple and that is why it is considered a sacred and significant place for the locals.

Situated in Kusatsu Onsen, Japan, Yubatake serves as a landmark and one of the most popular hot spring sites in the country. Also known as ‘Hot Water Field’, it has an impressive record of releasing 5,000 litres of hot spring water every minute.

Yasaka Shrine is a 1,350-year-old shrine located between Higashiyama and Gion districts. This shrine is dedicated to Susano’o no Mikoto; the god of sea and storm. His wife Kushiinada-hime and Yahashira no Mikogami are also worshipped along with their eight children.

Yamadera Temple, officially known as Risshaku-ji, is a historic and picturesque Buddhist temple nestled in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 860 by the renowned monk Ennin, the temple is renowned for its stunning location atop a steep mountainside, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.