Horyu-ji Temple

The head temple of the Kegon school in Nara, founded in the 8th century. Its iconic Great Buddha Hall is one of the world's largest wooden structures, housing a 15-meter-tall bronze Buddha statue. Listed as part of UNESCO's 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.' The symbol of Nara Park, attracting over 3 million visitors annually.

Officially known as Rokuon-ji, the three-story golden pavilion reflected in the Mirror Pond is one of Japan's most iconic views. Built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it is also immortalized in Yukio Mishima's novel 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.' It remains one of Kyoto's most visited attractions.

The head temple of the Kegon school of Buddhism, founded by Emperor Shomu in the Nara period. The Great Buddha Hall housing the approximately 15-meter Vairocana Buddha is one of the world's largest wooden structures. It is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.'

A major Kegon Buddhist temple in Nara. Founded in 743 by Emperor Shomu, it houses the Great Buddha of Todai-ji, a colossal bronze statue standing 15 meters tall and weighing 250 tons. The Great Buddha Hall is the world's largest wooden building. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, it attracts millions of visitors annually.

A Jodo-Shin Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Founded in the 11th century during the Heian period, it is world-famous as an architectural expression of paradise. The graceful appearance of the Phoenix Hall is highly regarded as a masterpiece of Japanese architecture. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Attracting about 2.5 million visitors annually, it is one of Kyoto's most representative tourist destinations.

A Kegon Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, and the sect's head temple. Founded in the 8th century by Emperor Shomu. The Great Buddha Hall is the world's largest wooden structure, housing a 15-meter-tall Great Buddha. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, attracting approximately 3 million visitors annually.

Japan's tallest free-standing mountain, revered since ancient times as a subject of faith and art. Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, it symbolizes Japan and attracts roughly 300,000 climbers annually.