Founded towards the close of the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) by influential monk Akao Doshu, this straw-thatch roofed temple is an important …
A large temple complex built by a wealthy businessman in the 1930s. The site also features a museum, the villa built by the original owner in the …
Natadera was founded in 714 by the esteemed monk Taicho who also founded the nearby town of Awazu Onsen. It is known for associations with nature …
Rinno-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and a popular tourist destination. The temple is a few minutes’ walk from the Shinkyo bus stop in …
Located a short distance from Hakata Station, Tōchō-ji is a temple with a long history but of relatively recent construction. The highlight of …
An extensive Temple grounds featuring a pagoda, cave and inner shrine as well as the largest statue of Kobo Daishi. This is the 51st Temple on …
One of Kanazawa's most popular attractions, Myoryuji is a Buddhist temple that was built with numerous hidden passages, secret staircases and …
The temple was founded in 1602 when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu split the Jōdo Shinshu sect into two in order to diminish their influence. The other …
Tenryuji is a big deal in Arashiyama, and Kyoto as a whole—it is the top Zen temple (out of 5), a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the …
Also known as Sanjusangen-do, this 750-year-old temple features 1,001 Senju-Kannon statues housed in a 120-meter-long hall. Sanjusan means …
Literally the 'temple of the golden pavilion', this stunning gold-covered building is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in …
A temple of the Tendai sect located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The temple is also known as Awata Palace and was the temporary imperial …
Originally constructed in 592 (and reconstructed many times since), Shitennoji is considered to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. The …
Strictly symmetrical and one of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji was built in the 7th century in an effort to aid the recovery of Emperor …
One of Kyoto's most famous and most scenic temples, Kiyomizu-dera is well known for the wooden veranda which offers expansive views of Kyoto. …
Founded at the same time as the city of Nara, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring two pagodas, octagonal halls and a museum. …
