Japan is not only famous for its cherry blossom-lined streets, but also for its ancient and picturesque temple system.
When traveling to Japan, don't miss out on visiting the stunning temples with breathtaking scenery

Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fushimi-ku, Kyoto) is a famous shrine with thousands of 'torii gates.' To reach the main shrine of the temple, visitors have to pass through over 10,000 Torii gates. These gates are donated by individuals, organizations, and companies with the belief that doing so will bring them luck, prosperity, and success in their business endeavors. Photo: mugfler, stunningfushimainari.

The paths leading to the main shrine are surrounded by dense trees and thousands of Torii gates. The green of the leaves blends with the red of the gates, creating a stunning beauty that is rare to find elsewhere. Photo: Kyototravel.

Yama-dera: Yama-dera is a beautiful temple located in the northeastern mountainous region of Yamagata city. The temple grounds sit on a steep mountainside, offering visitors a panoramic view of the valley below. Photo: Japan Guide.

A special feature of this temple is that to reach the mountaintop, visitors have to climb 1,015 steps. Therefore, this place attracts many Japanese tourists to come and experience and discover themselves. Photo: Japan Guide.

Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion) is a temple in northern Kyoto with its top two floors completely covered in gold. The temple is a harmonious combination of architecture with the surrounding natural scenery. From the green trees, shimmering water like a bright mirror to the surrounding paths or the rocks protruding seem to have been decorated to the most harmonious realm of architecture. Photo: alexx_lap.

The golden color of the temple stands out amidst the surrounding natural scenery. Every evening, when the last light of the day shines on the temple, the peaceful, serene shadow of the temple under the water has become an unforgettable impression of this magnificent work. Photo: Agori_nyagosuke.

Seiganto-ji Temple is a temple in Wakayama Prefecture, founded by an Indian monk. The temple is located in the primeval forest of Kumano, an area full of mysterious legends, overlooking Japan's largest waterfall, Nachi-no Taki. Photo: Japan Travel.

Not only a sacred destination, this temple in the midst of the mountains is also a beautiful check-in spot, making young people restless when exploring Japan. From a distance, the towering temple next to the majestic waterfall is harmonious, captivating in every line. Photo: Renatamiasato, bryan_hht.

Chureito Pagoda is located in Fujiyoshida city, Yamanashi prefecture, quite close to Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanakako. With a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, this is a frequent choice for many tourists when visiting the land of the rising sun. The best time to visit here is often in spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Photo: Japan Rail Pass, Melanieg Travel Photography.

To reach Chureito Pagoda, visitors have to overcome a journey of about 397 steps. The image of Mount Fuji, the red pagoda, and the cherry blossoms blooming in a corner of the sky has become one of the perfect images of Japan in the imagination of many foreign tourists visiting the country. Photo: Molllified, Herrokelly.

Daigo-ji (Fushimi-ku) is considered a hidden gem among the 17 World Heritage sites in Kyoto. This place was once recognized by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful temples in the world. Daigo-ji is surrounded by a forest area of over 300 hectares with many large and old trees. Therefore, in the seasons of the year, this place is always full of beautiful natural scenery. Photo: Makomako0824, Vangoghr37r.

One of the most photographed scenes in the Lower Daigo area is the Bentendo Hall. The building is located on a small island, surrounded by a beautiful lake and mountain maple trees, and white birch trees. In the fall, the red maple leaves combine with the red of the Bentendo temple and the bridge over the water to make visitors here amazed. Photo: Aliceneko0618, yuriugaya.

Located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Itsukushima Shrine, is an important Shinto shrine for Japanese tourism. Itsukushima Shrine is a shrine built on the sea, and the scenery here varies depending on the ebb and flow of the tide. Photo: justonecookbook, japanguide

One of the most attractive features of the shrine is the O-Torii gate standing majestically on the sea, directly facing the shrine and also the symbol of Miyajima Island. If you have the opportunity to visit Japan, do not miss the chance to see the beautiful sunrise at this magnificent gate. Photo: travel.gaijinpot, gmb.kuriboh
According to Ngoc Le/ Zing news
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourSeptember 11, 2019