Best Temples Spot List

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

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.

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

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.

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

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

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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.

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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.

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei