Best Temples Spot List

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

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

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

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

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.

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Hasedera or the Hasedera Temple is an old temple with a view of the ocean and the town of Hase in Kamakura. Various flowers bloom in the garden from season to season. Its principal image of worship is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan.

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 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.