Artículos for the theme Temples and Shrines in Kanazawa

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Le Pavillon d’or (Kondō kaō-den) du temple Natadera

Natadera Temple

Near the city of Komatsu and the Sea of Japan, Natadera Temple worships the Buddhist goddess Kannon and Mount Hakusan.

Myojo-ji temple

Main temple of the Nichiren School in the region, the Myôjô-ji monastery is made up of a set of remarkable buildings, including a 5-storey pagoda with a tochibuki structure roof, the only one in Ja

Jardin du temple Choryuji

Shika Choryuji Temple

Choryuji Temple is a Buddhist temple located northeast of Shika City. Built in 1449, it is best known for its traditional Japanese garden, classified as a “cultural asset of the city”.

Daijoji Temple

Daijoji

The home of Zen in Kanazawa is Daijoji. This temple, a faithful refuge of the Soto sect, gladly welcomes the curious to participate in religious services. Tempted by introspection?

Ninja Dera Temple

Ninja-Dera Temple (Myoryuji)

Located in Kanazawa, Ninja-Dera temple's normal appearance doesn't give the impression of anything ninja-like. But under its ordinary outside hides a castle filled with traps.

Tentokuin Temple

Tentokuin

Treasure is not always what we think it is. At Tentokuin temple, the wonder is not in the place of worship, but in its door, opening to a princess's destiny.

Oyama Jinja Shrine

Oyama Jinja

On a small piece of wood a little girl is writing her wish. "Winning the next gymnastics competition!".