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.
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 Most people visiting Tomonoura recognize it for its appearance in popular... Others head to Fukuzenji Temple to take in the 'most scenic view in
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.
6 Sohoin Buddhist Temple Livvy Boote In Machida in the suburbs of Tokyo, Sohoin is a peaceful Buddhist Temple