Best Temples Spot List

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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

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

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

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

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

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

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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.