8 Culture Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Lily Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara is famous for being the oldest wooden building in the world.
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.
14 Kanagawa's Saisoji Temple Steve Morton Situated along the main approach way to Shasui Waterfall, this impressive temple is more than worth a visit in its own right!
13 Jojuin Temple, Kamakura Takako Sakamoto Jojuin Temple in Kamakura is a prestigious temple where Kobo-daishi once recited a mantra 1,000,000 times in 100 days.
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.
7 Culture Kamakura Camera - Engakuji Temple Peter Oxley One of Kamakura's most loved Zen Buddhist temples, Engakuji has a lot to offer in terms of history and nature.
Culture Zuishin-in Daihonzan Temple Bonson Lam At Zuishin Temple, the annual spring dance festival commemorates the life... But why are there so many plum blossoms on the temple grounds?
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.