Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

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 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.

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

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

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

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.

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

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees