Best Temples Spot List

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.

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

Two different windows overlooking a garden

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

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

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

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.

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.

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background