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.
12 Kamakura's Myoo-in Temple Steve Morton Be sure to visit to the small but impressive Godaido Myoo-in Temple where you can relax whilst escaping the crowds
13 Yakushiji, Temple of Medicine Celine Villeneuve Known as the Temple of Medicine, Yakushiji was built around 680 by order of Emperor Tenmu for the recovery of the Empress from a serious illness.
10 Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple Ellery Smith At the foot of Kinugasayama is the famed Ryoan-ji temple with its rock garden, Bojotei-en.
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jun 1st - Jun 30th You can enjoy them at various locations across the country, including the Todaiji Betsuin Amidaji Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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?
