Best Temples Spot List

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

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.

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

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

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.

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

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 resting place of the Tsugaru family

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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

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

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum