Best Temples Spot List

This is a temple erected at the wish of Keishoin, the real mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The main hall, remaining in its original state from the Genroku period, has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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

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

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

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

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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.

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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.

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

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.