The oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo best known by the Kaminarimon Gate is one of the must-visit places in Tokyo. On Nakamise Street, you can enjoy souvenir shopping and snack-joint hopping.
A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi
Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara
The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.
One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women
Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period
Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
Two different windows overlooking a garden
Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu
Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple
Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.
An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage
A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery
Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall
A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”
Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms
A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)