Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”
Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
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.
The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.
The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.
A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum
A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism
A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago
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.
An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu
The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures
Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing
The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple
The resting place of the Tsugaru family
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.
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).
Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms
This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism
Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves