Toshodaiji Temple
Toshodaiji Temple was founded in 759 by Chinese monk Ganjin in Nara and is a major temple in Japanese Buddhism.
Toshodaiji Temple was founded in 759 by Chinese monk Ganjin in Nara and is a major temple in Japanese Buddhism.
Kofukuji Temple in Nara, founded in 710 as the Fujiwara family temple, is a historic UNESCO site.
Yakushiji Temple in Nara, founded in 680 by Emperor Tenmu, is famed for its beautiful historic structures.
Kongobu-ji Temple is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daishi, and continues to attract many visitors.
Horyuji Temple, established in 607 by Prince Shotoku, is the world's oldest wooden complex.
Todaiji Temple in Nara, established in 745 by Emperor Shomu, houses the famous Great Buddha.
Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, founded in 788 by Saicho, is a key center of Japanese Buddhism.
Sensoji Temple, founded in 628, is Tokyo’s oldest temple, renowned for its Kaminarimon Gate and traditional atmosphere.
Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto is celebrated for its gold-leaf exterior and its magical pond reflection.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, with over 1,000 years of history, is famed for enshrining Fudō Myō-ō and its Goma rituals.
Shitennoji Temple, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku, is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples.
Tenryu-ji Temple, located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, is the head temple of the Tenryu-ji school of the Rinzai sect. Founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hogon-in Temple, located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, is a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji of the Rinzai sect, founded during the Muromachi period. It is usually closed to the public but opens for special spring and autumn viewings.