Best Temples Spot List

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

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.

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

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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

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

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

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.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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.

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.

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background