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.

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

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

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

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.