Best Temples Spot List

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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

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

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.

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

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

This temple is the daihonzan (head temple) of the Kencho-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Kamakura Gozan (Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples). It has a number of national treasures, cultural assets, and historical structures. The Sanmon (three gates) are a must-see.

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

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).

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.

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.

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