This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen
One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.
A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.
A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.
Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.
Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa
The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.
This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism
The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.
The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple
The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago
An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage
An ancient temple supported by common people
Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka
The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists