Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Classical Zen Buddhist temple with gardens designed by Muso Kokushi. Enjoy the maple trees and seasonal flowers.

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.

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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

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

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

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

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.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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.

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

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.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.