Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples
Collective term for Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, often used in travel or cultural contexts. Cross-referenced with 神社仏閣.
See also: 神社仏閣
There are many shrines and temples in Kyoto.
Synonymous; 寺社仏閣 uses 寺 (temple) first, while 神社仏閣 uses 神社 (shrine) first. Both are used interchangeably.
Compound of 寺 (temple), 社 (shrine), 仏 (Buddha), and 閣 (tower/pavilion), collectively referring to religious buildings.