Early history — Temples

Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

3 places

1 Temples · 2 Shrines

About historical eras

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Buddhist templeNara

朝護孫子寺

The temple’s foundation legend connects Prince Shōtoku’s 587 battle prayers with the appearance of Bishamonten.

Shinto shrineHyogo

廣田神社

Shrine tradition dates Hirota’s foundation to 201 and connects it with Empress Jingū.

Shinto shrineOsaka

住吉大社

Shrine tradition associates its foundation in 211 with Empress Jingū’s return voyage.

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