Best Temples Spot List

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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

The temple is the oldest one in Kamakura, founded by a high priest called Gyoki. Its principal image of worship is the three figures of eleven-faced Kan'non, and the temple ground is covered with various flowers throughout the seasons.

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

This temple is the daihonzan (head temple) of the Kencho-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Kamakura Gozan (Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples). It has a number of national treasures, cultural assets, and historical structures. The Sanmon (three gates) are a must-see.

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.

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

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

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

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple