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 temple famous for its Bone Buddhas
One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.
One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu
The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment
This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo
A mortuary temple for the imperial household
Blessed with knowledge by Monju
Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”
Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple
The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction
A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage
Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden
A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.
Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing