Best Temples Spot List

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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.

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

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.

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Two different windows overlooking a garden

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

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

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets