Best Temples Spot List

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.

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.

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

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

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb

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.

This temple is one of the Three Mountains of the Kanto region for the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is well-known as a temple to ward off evil. Enjoy the shops in the surrounding streets after attending a Goma Rite (a ceremony in which Goma wood is burned in a fireplace on the Goma platform).

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

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

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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.