Temples in Japan

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

This temple is steeped in local folklore involving a teakettle and a raccoon dog.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.