Best Temples Spot List

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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.

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

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

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

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.

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

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.

This is a temple erected at the wish of Keishoin, the real mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The main hall, remaining in its original state from the Genroku period, has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

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

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

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 majestic, moss-covered garden