Best Temples Spot List

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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.

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

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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.

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.

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.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

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

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

This is a temple erected at the wish of Keishoin, the real mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The main hall, remaining in its original state from the Genroku period, has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

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

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.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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