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.
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 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.
One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.
This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen
The temple is the oldest one in Kamakura, founded by a high priest called Gyoki. Its principal image of worship is the three figures of eleven-faced Kan'non, and the temple ground is covered with various flowers throughout the seasons.
A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)
The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period
Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple
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.
Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei
Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka
The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens
A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.
Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten
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 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).
Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple
A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas