Best Temples Spot List

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

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 nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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

Two different windows overlooking a garden

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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 main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

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

Classical Zen Buddhist temple with gardens designed by Muso Kokushi. Enjoy the maple trees and seasonal flowers.

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

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.