Best Temples Spot List

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

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

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.

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.

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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

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

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

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”