Temples
1. Horyuji Temple
Prince Shotoku, who is Buddism figure in Japan, established Horyuji Temple in 607. Thus Horyuji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Japan. The temple has a big and widespread ground with two separated precincts: Western and Eastern.
What is unique about Horyuji Temple is that the Western precinct has the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure. And the temple is the home for some of the oldest statues of Buddha from Asuka Period.
2. Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple or the Golden Pavilion is unique due to its gold covered floors and the fact that the temple is a Zen temple. The Buddahs built the temple for meditation practices. Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond.
3. Sensoji Temple
Sensoji (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
When approaching the temple, visitors first enter through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the outer gate of Sensoji Temple and the symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.
