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Kiyomizudera, Kyoto Temples are the places of worship in Buddhism. Temples, like Shinto shrines, can be found all over Japan. In the former religious centres of the country, especially Kyoto and Nara, one can visit many very beautiful, large and exceptional temples. Some of the most famous ones are the Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavillon) and Ginkakuji (Silver Pavillon) in Kyoto and the Todaiji in Nara. Over the centuries, the architecture and sometimes even some features of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines have molten together to a certain grade. Some temple, for example, include a little Shinto shrine. Incense sticks (osenko) are burned at temples in order to remember the ancestors. Asakusa temple, Tokyo One big bell is usually located within the temple area. It is rang 108 times in the New Year's eve: eight times in the old year and 100 times in the new year. 108 is the number of "sins" in Buddhism that are driven away by ringing the bell.. Bell at Buddhist temple Many temples include a cemetery. The Japanese visit their ancestor's graves on many occasions during the year: especially during the obon week, the anniversaries, and the equinoctial weeks. Obon is the festival for honouring and remembering the ancestors and is celebrated in August. Common Buddhist temple with cemetery.

TEMPLES Shrines and Temples (Mark A. Brown) General information on temples and shrines. The temple of Japan (Markun Bear Home Page) List of links to Japanese temples. Inspiring: Temples (Living in Tokyo is ...) General information. The White Path Temple A virtual Shin Buddhist Temple in the Cyberspace. The temple of Japan (Markun Bear Home Page) List of links to Japanese temples.