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Shitenno-ji Temple

June 10, 2012 Japan

Constructed in 593, it is the first alleged buddhist temple in Japan. When Buddhist leaning Prince Shotoku defeated the Shinto favouring Mononobe clan, he…

Constructed in 593, it is the first alleged buddhist temple in Japan. When Buddhist-leaning Prince Shotoku defeated the Shinto-favouring Mononobe clan, he built this temple as a monument. Japanese have a special relationship with religion as they are 'born shintoist, married christian and die buddhist', this temple is a perfect illustration of this. The devotion in this temple was well present in a perfect quiet japanese style.