Tradition guide
Shinto / Buddhism
Shinto / Buddhism sites connect places through shared lineage, practice, story, and pilgrimage across the global atlas.
3 sacred places share this lineage. Use the country links to narrow in.
Atlas summary
Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites overview
Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites connect places through shared lineage, ritual use, memory, and pilgrimage practice across the Pilgrim Map atlas.
Use this page to compare country clusters, common place types, UNESCO-tagged landmarks, and the map distribution before exploring individual site pages.
| Coverage | 3 Shinto / Buddhism sacred places in the current atlas. |
|---|---|
| Country clusters |
By country
Showing 1-3 of 3 sites in this tradition guide

Dōgo Onsen
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Dōgo’s bathhouse is a public institution with a sacred narrative beside it.
Yunomine Onsen
Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan
Yunomine’s thermal waters form part of the Kumano pilgrimage landscape.

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Spring
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
At Zeniarai Benzaiten in Kamakura, the spring flows through a cave where visitors wash coins in small baskets.
Key questions
Shinto / Buddhism sacred-site questions
What are Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites?
Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites are places connected by shared lineage, practice, memory, ritual use, or pilgrimage tradition.
Where can I find Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites?
The strongest country clusters in this guide include Japan.
What kinds of places are included?
The guide includes sacred landscapes, pilgrimage places, and ritual or historical sites where available.
Can I map Shinto / Buddhism sacred sites?
Yes. Compare country clusters and physical forms first, then open individual pages for coordinates, historical context, and visitor guidance.