The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Browse Sacred Places selected for Templestan’s public collection.

Nikko Futarasan-jinja

Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan Shinto

Ancient Nikko mountain-worship shrine dedicated to the deity of Mount Nantai and part of the UNESCO Nikko complex.

Mount Nantai deity

Nikko Toshogu

Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan Shinto

Lavishly decorated UNESCO shrine and mausoleum complex enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tosho Daigongen)