Shrine vs Temple Spot the Difference in Japan! Easy Guide
For the Japan first- timers, how do you tell the difference between a shrine and a temple? If you see these iconic stone or wooden Tory gates, you’re looking at a Shinto shrine, part of Japan’s ancient indigenous religion. Spot a gate that looks like a castle or a house. Or if you see a pagod, then that’s a Buddhist temple. Buddhism came to Japan 1500 years ago by way of India, China, and Korea. Everyone’s welcome to visit and pray at both as long as you’re respectful. In fact, many Japanese people practice both. No need to pick sides. Feeling dehydrated. Yeah, we need some water. And we need to go to our next place. And we can’t
Join us for a wild day in Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵—and it’s one we’ll never forget. From iconic street food to hidden alleyways and unforgettable locals, this city surprised us at every turn.
We kicked things off with takoyaki and iced hot dogs (yep, that’s a thing), got lost thrift shopping in Amerikamura, and wandered through the lantern-lit charm of Hozenji Yokocho. We grabbed gachapons, found the Glico Man, and ended the night making new friends at a tiny standing bar tucked away in a neon-soaked alley.
📍 Locations Featured:
Lion Shrine
Hozenji Temple & Hozenji Yokocho
Dotonbori
Amerikamura (Thrifting + vibes)
Street food stalls (Takoyaki, conveyor sushi, iced dogs)
Gachapon machines
Local standing bar
Conveyor Sushi 🍣
Travel, thrift finds, late-night bites—and unexpected friendships.
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