14 Culture Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell Close to Shinagawa station in urban central Tokyo, Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin is an expansive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting statues.
11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some interesting statues and carvings
8 Culture Zengan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya's JR station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Zengan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to an impressive outdoor seated Buddha
Culture Myōraku-ji Temple Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Commonly known as the hydrangea temple, Myōraku-ji Temple in Kawasaki is home to an impressive 28 different varieties of hydrangeas.
7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple My Đặng The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period.
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions.
Culture Northern Chiba Temples Elizabeth S It's also chock full of historical, architecturally interesting, and beautifully landscaped Buddhist temples.
15 Culture Daigyo-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's peaceful Yanaka district, Daigyo-ji is a cosy, attractive Buddhist temple, a nice place to rest and take in the soothing atmosphere.