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.

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

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

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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.

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

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.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring