Best Temples Spot List

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

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

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

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

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.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

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

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

An ancient temple supported by common people