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.

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

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

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.

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.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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