Best Temples Spot List

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.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Two different windows overlooking a garden

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

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

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring