Best Temples Spot List

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.

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.

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

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

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

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.

Indulge in tea while gazing at 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.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue