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.

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.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

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.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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 spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

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.”

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

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).

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.