Best Temples Spot List

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

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

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

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring