The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains
A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.
A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.
Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka
A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga
The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple
Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan
Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing
Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves
Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple
Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb
The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.
Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple
Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei
A mortuary temple for the imperial household
This temple is one of the Three Mountains of the Kanto region for the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is well-known as a temple to ward off evil. Enjoy the shops in the surrounding streets after attending a Goma Rite (a ceremony in which Goma wood is burned in a fireplace on the Goma platform).
A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen
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.
The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists