Best Temples Spot List

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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.

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

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Classical Zen Buddhist temple with gardens designed by Muso Kokushi. Enjoy the maple trees and seasonal flowers.

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.

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

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

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