Best Temples Spot List

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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

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

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

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.

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

The temple is the oldest one in Kamakura, founded by a high priest called Gyoki. Its principal image of worship is the three figures of eleven-faced Kan'non, and the temple ground is covered with various flowers throughout the seasons.

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.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

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

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.