The oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo best known by the Kaminarimon Gate is one of the must-visit places in Tokyo. On Nakamise Street, you can enjoy souvenir shopping and snack-joint hopping.

Shingon Sect Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo. Tamagawa 88 Sacred Sites. Kanto Sacred Site consisting of temples for 33 Bokefuji Kannon Pilgrimage.

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

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.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.