11 Atami Ioji Temple Peter Sidell Close to Atami station in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Ioji temple is home to fun, interesting Buddhist statues, some cute, some serene.
11 Culture Nanzō-in Temple Bradford Pomeroy Nanzō-in Temple in Fukuoka is home to Japan's largest Nehanzo (reclining Buddha) as well as the center to the Sasaguri 88 temple pilgrimage.
Culture Youmeiji Temple, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Youmeiji is the family temple of the domain lord, in the old castle-town of Tsuwano.
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self defence.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Designed by Zen Master, Muso Soseki, the temple and its grounds radiate peace and tranquility, the perfect place for quiet contemplation.
6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi My Đặng “Summer grass / all that remains / of a warrior’s dream” Chusonji temple
Culture Mibudera Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's most historic city of Kyoto, Mibudera is a charming Buddhist temple with plenty to see and some interesting historical connections.
11 Culture Jōroku-ji Temple Illaura Rossiter Jorokuji is said to be the oldest temple in Tokushima Prefecture.