Best Temples Spot List

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 scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

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.”

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

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Classical Zen Buddhist temple with gardens designed by Muso Kokushi. Enjoy the maple trees and seasonal flowers.

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

This is a temple erected at the wish of Keishoin, the real mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The main hall, remaining in its original state from the Genroku period, has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.