Best Temples Spot List

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

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

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

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.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

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.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas