Best Temples Spot List

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.

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

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.

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.

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.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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

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).

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

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

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

Two different windows overlooking a garden

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”