Best Temples Spot List

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

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

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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.

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

This temple is one of the Three Mountains of the Kanto region for the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is well-known as a temple to ward off evil. Enjoy the shops in the surrounding streets after attending a Goma Rite (a ceremony in which Goma wood is burned in a fireplace on the Goma platform).

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

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.

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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