A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

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

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 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.”

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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 guesthouse is home to national treasures

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

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.

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.

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

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

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).

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights