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title: Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate
author: Stone Chen
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6470/major-temples-and-shrines-of-japan-circa-1200-ce-k/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate

_Authored by [Stone Chen](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/mooncatcher1998/)_

## Image File

[![Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6470.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6470.png)

## Image Caption

This map depicts all major [Buddhist](https://www.worldhistory.org/buddhism/) temples and [Shinto](https://www.worldhistory.org/Shinto/) shrines of [Japan](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Japan/) around the year 1200 CE. Notice that many renowned temples (such as the famous Kinkaju-ji) have not yet been built at that time. The map highlights the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) of [Kamakura](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kamakura/), where the [Shogun](https://www.worldhistory.org/Shogun/) resides, as well as Kyoto, the capital and where the Emperor lives.

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## About the Author

Native Chinese, being studying ancient history of China for five years. Particularly interested in mapping historical events such as boundary changes and battles using visual tools.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Chen, S. (2017, April 03). Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6470/major-temples-and-shrines-of-japan-circa-1200-ce-k/>
### Chicago
Chen, Stone. "Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 03, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6470/major-temples-and-shrines-of-japan-circa-1200-ce-k/>.
### MLA
Chen, Stone. "Major Temples and Shrines of Japan circa 1200 CE, Kamakura Shogunate." *World History Encyclopedia*, 03 Apr 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6470/major-temples-and-shrines-of-japan-circa-1200-ce-k/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Stone Chen](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/mooncatcher1998/ "User Page: Stone Chen"), published on 03 April 2017. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0deed.en). This license allows for redistribution, commercial and non-commercial, as long as it is passed along unchanged and in whole, with credit to you. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.