Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples

Since Shintoism and Buddhism are the two prominent religons here in Japan, there are tons of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples dotted all across Japan. I have visited several shrines and temples during my stay in Japan because these shrines and temples are a big part of traditional Japanese culture.

Back in June, I posted pictures af a shrine I visited with my host mother. You can go to that blog post here: http://dan-in-japan-awesome-network.blogspot.jp/2012/06/walk-through-osaka.html

About a week ago, I made a trip to a large Shinto shrine outside of Osaka with my host grandfather, Oji-chan. Pictures are below.

Moving on from shrines, this past weekend, I attended a Youth for Understanding (YFU Japan) meeting which was held at this large Bhuddhist temple just outside of Osaka. This temple apparently has a history that stretches through the past 1,000 years. Pictures are below.

The entrance to the temple.

The great room of the temple. The YFU meeting was in here.