7 Yakushiji Temple, Nara Anne Lauenroth Yakushiji Temple in Nara is one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, featuring a pagoda from the 8th century.
16 Kamakura's Myohonji Temple Steve Morton Although every temple has a story, Kamakura`s Myohonji Temple is the stuff of legends. Visit it and you`ll see why!
8 Ryouzen-ji Temple Yoshifumi Hara Ryouzen-ji Temple is starting point of the Shikoku pilgrimage, and therefore, is always crowded with many travelers and pilgrims.
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun You can enjoy them at various locations across the country, including the Todaiji Betsuin Amidaji Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Culture Reikanji Temple Camellia Event 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Kyoto's Reikan-ji Temple is often known as the camellia temple thanks to the large number of flowers that bloom on the grounds.
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.
