The Japanese city of Ise is located in Mie province and houses the Jingu (temple), whose reconstruction has occurred periodically since 690, during Empress Jito's reign.

Cite: Rory Stott. "This 3D Model Shows the Damage Caused by ISIS to Palmyra's Temple of Bel" 06 May 2016. ArchDaily.

Another building that was suspected to have inspired a building in the title video is a five-story pagoda in Japan’s temple of Kōfuku-ji. “The King: Eternal Monarch” opening title video.

On an island in the Inland Sea, Kosanji Temple is an architectural mash-up of Japanese Buddhism's greatest hits. Words by Steve John Powell. Reading Time:4 minutes Why you can trust SCMP Steve Powell ...