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

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

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.

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

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

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.

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

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

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

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.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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.

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb