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Religion When Buddhism found its way to Japan, Shinto was already widely practiced throughout the country. Despite that, it still got a warm reception from the ruling class and was declared the country’s new state religion. In the beginning, the commoners had difficulty adjusting to Buddhism due to its unfamiliar and complex teachings. They also had minor issues with it as it clashed with their native religion Shinto. Fortunately, as time passed, both religions eventually found the common ground to thrive alongside each other. Buddhist Schools in Japan ● ● ● Nara Schools – Introduced to Japan between the 7th and 8th centuries, the Nara Schools consist of six schools — Jojitsu, Hosso, Sanron, Kegon, Risshu, and Kusha-shu. Esoteric – Came about in the 9th century, the Esoteric Schools are made up of the Shingon Buddhism and the Tendai or Tiantai. Kamakura Buddhism – Started between the 12th and 17th centuries, it has three primary groups, the Amida or Pure Land Schools (which are composed of the Jodo-shu, Jodo Shinshu, Ji-shu, and Yuzu-Nembutsu Schools), the Zen Schools (which include the Rinzai, Soto, Obaku, and Fuke Schools), and the Nicheren Buddhism School. Top Buddhist Temples In Japan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Kiyomizu-dera – Located in Kyoto Todaiji Temple – Found in Nara Okunoin Temple – Located in Mount Koya Ginkakuji – Built along the Higashiyama mountains in Kyoto Kinkakuji – Found in northern Kyoto Yamadera Temple – Situated on the mountains of Yamagata City Hasedera Temple – Located in the mountainous eastern Asuka region Kokedera – A UNESCO World Heritage temple in Kyoto Christianity Comprising less than 1% of the Japanese population, Christianity is a minor religion in Japan. It consists of several denominations, including: ● ● ● ● Roman Catholicism – With approximately 510,000 followers, Catholicism in Japan consists of 16 dioceses that all operate under the Pope in Vatican City. Orthodox Christianity – Introduced to Japan in the 1800s, the Orthodox Church in the country has about 30,000 followers. Protestantism – Constituting only 0.4 % of the Japanese population (or about 510,000 people), Protestantism was brought to Japan in the 1800s by missionaries from the United States. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) – Comprising of more than 120,000 members, the LDS Church was founded in Japan in 1901 by American missionaries. Top Christian Churches In Japan ● ● ● Oura Church – Built in the mid-1800s, this is a Western-style Catholic Church in Nagasaki Holy Resurrection Cathedral – Located in Chiyoda in Tokyo, this is the main Orthodox Church in Japan Fukuoka Japan Temple – An LDS Church situated in Fukuoka and serves almost 8,000 members from the region 240 - Japan Travel Guide
Religion Other Minority Religions Confucianism Confucianism was brought to Japan by the Chinese during the Edo period. It teaches people to value morality, consideration, loyalty and humanity. Some Confucianism-related structures in Japan are the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine in Nagasaki and the Yushima Seido in Kanda, Tokyo. Hinduism There are very few Hindus in Japan, only around 4,000 of them, and the majority are found in Kobe and around the Kansai area. Despite being a minor religion in the country, Hinduism has influenced a number of Japan’s traditions and beliefs, particularly the Daisho-in Temple’s “Seven Gods of Fortune”, four of which are based on Hindu gods. Jainism Even though it shares many similarities to Buddhism, Jainism is not as widely practiced in Japan. It has three temples in the country, and its most important and famous temple is the Kobe Jain Temple in the city of Kobe. 241 - Japan Travel Guide
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table of contents Country Overview
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Overview Japan is an archipelago of
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Overview Kyoto With a population of
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5 Reasons You’ll Love travelling
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Map of Japan 10 - Japan Travel Guid
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Top 20 Experiences With its evocati
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Top 20 Experiences Go Shopping Shop
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General Information 16 - Japan Trav
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Costs and Budgets The cost of trave
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Costs and Budgets Food While in Jap
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Cultural Tips and Courtesy Avoid bu
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Japanese Phrases While Travelling
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Luggage and Luggage Services Having
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Transportation + Guide to Japanese
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Transportation + Guide to Japanese
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GUIDE TO JAPANESE IC CARDS Are Ther
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How to Travel by Train How to buy a
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What to Pack The type of clothing,
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Internet and Mobile Advice Having i
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Travel Guides 48 - Japan Travel Gui
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Tokyo Travel Guide Things To See To
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Where to Stay in Tokyo Tokyo is one
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Where to Stay in Tokyo ● For Japa
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How to Navigate Tokyo’s Train Sys
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Kyoto Travel Guide Overview A forme
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How to get around Kyoto How to ride
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Yokohama Travel Guide Things To See
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Hiroshima Travel Guide Overview Hir
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Guide to Miyajima Using Your Japan
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Nara Travel Guide Where To Explore
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Takayama Travel Guide Things To See
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Fukuoka Travel Guide Overview The l
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Fukuoka Travel Guide Where To Explo
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Kobe Travel Guide Things To See Eat
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Nagoya Travel Guide Overview The fo
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Kamakura Travel Guide Things To See
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Sendai Travel Guide Where To Explor
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Sapporo Travel Guide Things To See
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Okinawa Travel Guide Overview The s
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Nikko Travel Guide Overview A city
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Nikko Travel Guide Where To Explore
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Nagano Travel Guide Things To See V
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Nagasaki Travel Guide Things To See
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Kanazawa Travel Guide Overview Kana
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Kanazawa Travel Guide Getting Aroun
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Shibuya Crossing 7 DAY PASS - JAPAN
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7 DAY PASS - JAPAN ESSENTIALS ITINE
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7 DAY PASS - Basic Itinerary Shibuy
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7 DAY PASS - Cherry Blossoms Deligh
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14 DAY PASS - East to South Itinera
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14 Day Pass - Off The Beaten Track
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21 Day Pass - Discover Japan by Rai
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Fuji-Q Highland - ©JNTO Amusement
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Cherry Blossom Nagano ● ● Matsu
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Awa Odori Dance - ©JNTO Festivals
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Festivals Autumn ● ● Jidai Mats
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Food and Drinks + 7 Snacks to Try
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