10 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Seigan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a range of interesting carvings and statues
7 Culture Keishun-in Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Keishun-in is a very peaceful Zen Buddhist temple, with tranquil gardens unchanged in centuries.
7 Culture Koryu-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Koryu-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple, home to some impressive, beautiful statues.
13 Culture Hokongo-in Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Hokongo-in is a Buddhist temple with an attractive garden and some impressive, ancient statues.
11 Culture Dencho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Dencho-ji is a small but charming neighbourhood Buddhist temple.
8 Culture Shojo-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Shojo-ji is a small, restful Buddhist temple, where you can take in a relaxed spiritual atmosphere
10 Culture Fukuju-In Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In the Nakano district west of Shinjuku in central Tokyo, Fukuju-In is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting features.
9 Culture Kongofukuji Temple at Cape Ashizuri Sandra Isaka Kongofukuji is the 38th temple along Shikoku's 88 Sacred Temple Pilgrimage.
