Culture Daifukuji - Gakke Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Daifuku-ji Shingon Buddhist temple in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture is nicknamed Gakke Kannon, or Cliff-clinging Kannon.
10 Culture Kayadera Temple in Kuramae Peter Sidell Close to Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, Kayadera is a charming, intimate Buddhist temple.
11 Culture Erinji Temple in Autumn Cathy Cawood Stopping to take autumn photos at Erinji Temple in Yamanashi.
Culture Shitennoji Temple in Osaka Connor Lappin Get out of the bustle and the chaos of Tennoji and explore one of Japan's oldest temples and its lasting symbol of Buddhism - Shitennoji Temple Osaka.
9 Culture Daihoji Temple in Kanbara Peter Sidell Near the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum in the suburbs of Japan's Shizuoka, Daihoji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with some interesting statues in
Culture Ioji Temple at Tomonoura Jaclynn Seah Others head to Fukuzenji Temple to take in the 'most scenic view in... that is much less crowded, head west towards the inland area to Ioji Temple
16 Culture Shugen-ji temple, Ueno Peter Sidell Between Tokyo's historical Ueno and Asakusa districts, Shugen-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting, unusual features.
7 Historical Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji temple can be found in the city