Best Temples Spot List

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

This temple is the daihonzan (head temple) of the Kencho-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Kamakura Gozan (Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples). It has a number of national treasures, cultural assets, and historical structures. The Sanmon (three gates) are a must-see.

An ancient temple supported by common people

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.

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

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

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