Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is the headquarters of the Chizan sect of Shingon Buddhism and receives over 12 million visitors annually. Several buildings designated as important cultural assets by the national government are located at the temple grounds, such as the Shakyamuni shrine and three-storied pagoda. A large Japanese garden is located adjacent to the temple.

In the middle of the 17th century, a man named Kiuchi Sogoro made a direct appeal to the Shogun to save farmers who were suffering from poor harvests and high taxes. Although his words were received, a direct appeal to the Shogun was forbidden in those days, so the Sogo family was punished by death. The people praised him for sacrificing himself, and built a sanctuary at the Meishozan Tosho-ji Temple to commemorate his family.

Jingu (Shinto shrine) is a building for making offerings to a god, which sets it higher than a jinja (shrine). The history of Katori Jingu Shrine goes back all the way to Japan's mythological times, making it one of the most famous shrines in eastern Japan. Many important cultural properties are kept here, including the main hall, which was built in the Edo Period.

Kasamori Temple was founded in 784, and is known as the 31st holy temple among the 33 holy grounds of Bando. This important cultural asset, supported by 61 pillars of various lengths and dedicated to Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), is a rare sight even in Japan. The temple is also known for housing a haiku monument composed by the famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho.

Halfway up Nokorigi Mountain is an ancient temple approximately 1,300 years old. The many attractions near the top of the mountain include a Diva gate, main sanctuary, the giant statue of Kannon, and one thousand five hundred disciples of Buddha who attained Nirvana. The great Buddha statue at the temple is the highest in Japan with a height of 31m (102 feet) and is particularly magnificent. An impressive, panoramic view of the area can be seen from the observatory on top of the mountain.

This is the main temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. It was built in 1276 to commemorate the birth of Nichiren. Historically important buildings such as soshi-do, where the statue of Nichiren is enshrined, the main temple and tanjo-do are located at this site. A birth well, which is said to have produced water when Nichiren was born, is also in good condition. At the museum, you can examine the life of Nichiren through a drama.