Charming Temples in Honshu

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Historic Buddhist temple known for its large wooden stage and scenic views, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Ginkakuji Temple

A Zen temple from the 15th century AD. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with famous decorative sand patterns, trees, and ponds, said…

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Kaminarimon

This unmistakeably bright, large red gate is the first thing most tourists see when they enter the Senso-ji Temple.

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Tenryu-ji Temple

Tenryū-ji, formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in…

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Shitennoji

One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was completely rebuilt in 1963, but it still retains its former charm.

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Zojo-ji temple

This Buddhist temple served as the family shrine to the Tokugawas - one of Japan's most famous families.

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Ryōan-ji

Ryōan-ji is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism.

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Yushimaseido Temple

Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan.

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Kan'ei-ji Temple

Tōeizan Kan'ei-ji Endon-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1625 during the Kan'ei era by Tenkai, in an attempt to…

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Mitaki-dera

Set on a hill surrounded by a forested valley, this stunning temple and its surroundings make for a great escape from the city.

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Benten Temple in Ueno Park

This temple, hidden away at the heart of the Shinobazu pond in the Ueno Park, is dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten - a popular Buddhist…

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Jison-in

Though this temple may look quite ordinary, be sure it is one of the most unusual places of worship you can visit in Japan.

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Fudo-in Temple

This temple offers the "ultimate healing experience". You can relax in a quiet environment and attend morning devotional service.

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