Best Temples Spot List

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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 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).

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

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