Suzumushi-dera Temple (Kegon-ji)
Suzumushi-dera, officially known as Kegon-ji Temple, is one of Kyoto’s most beloved temples. It is famous for the ...
31 Matsumuro Jikemachi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Jizo-in Temple (Bamboo Temple)
Jizo-in Temple, affectionately known as the “Bamboo Temple,” is a peaceful Zen temple in Kyoto’s Nishi...
23 Yamada Kitanomachi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Toji-in Temple
Toji-in Temple is a historic Zen temple in northern Kyoto best known as the family temple and burial site of Ashikaga Ta...
63 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Daitoku-ji Temple
Daitoku-ji is one of Japan’s most influential Zen temple complexes and serves as the head temple of the Daitoku-ji...
53 Daitokujicho, Murasakino, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Myoshin-ji Temple
Myoshin-ji is the head temple of the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism and one of the largest Zen t...
64 Hanazono Myoshinjicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Taizo-in Temple (Myoshin-ji)
Taizo-in is one of the most celebrated sub-temples of Myoshin-ji, the head temple of the Myoshin-ji branch of Rinzai Zen...
35 Hanazono Myoshinjicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Koryu-ji Temple
Koryu-ji is one of Kyoto’s oldest Buddhist temples, with origins dating back to the early seventh century. Located...
32 Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Hokongo-in Temple
Hokongo-in Temple is a peaceful Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Hanazono district, best known as the “Temple of L...
49 Hanazono Oginocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Yoshimine-dera Temple
Yoshimine-dera is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple located on the western mountains overlooking Kyoto. As Temple No. 20...
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Sanko-ji Temple
Sanko-ji is a peaceful Tendai Buddhist temple located on the mountainside of Kyoto’s Nishiyama range. Often called...
1323 Oharano Ishizukuricho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shoji-ji Temple (Temple of Flowers)
Shoji-ji, affectionately known as the “Temple of Flowers,” is a peaceful Tendai Buddhist temple nestled in t...
1194 Oharano Minami Kasugacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shobo-ji Temple
Shobo-ji is a tranquil Shingon Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s scenic Oharano district. Surrounded by the gentl...
1102 Oharano Minami Kasugacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Konzo-ji Temple
Konzo-ji is a secluded Tendai Buddhist temple nestled deep in the Nishiyama mountains of western Kyoto. Surrounded by fo...
1639 Oharano Ishizukuricho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Gantoku-ji Temple
Gantoku-ji is a quiet Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s peaceful Oharano district. Although modest in size, it is...
1223-2 Oharano Minami Kasugacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Jurin-ji Temple
Jurin-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Oharano district, affectionately known as the “Temple of A...
481 Oharano Oshiocho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Komyo-ji Temple
Komyo-ji is the head temple of the Seizan branch of Jodo Buddhism and one of the most important temples associated with ...
26-1 Aou Nishijonouchi, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan
Otokuni-dera Temple
Otokuni-dera is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Nagaokakyo City, best known as Kyoto’s famous “Peony T...
3-14-7 Imazato, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Higashi Hongan-ji is the head temple of the Otani branch of Jodo Shinshu (Shin Buddhism) and one of Kyoto’s most i...
754 Tokiwacho, Karasuma-dori Shichijo-agaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Sanjusangen-do Temple
Sanjusangen-do, formally known as Rengeo-in, is one of Kyoto’s most extraordinary temples and home to one of Japan...
657 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Hoju-ji Temple
Hoju-ji Temple is a quiet Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, closely associated with Emperor Go-Shir...
655 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Yogen-in Temple
Yogen-in Temple is one of Kyoto’s most fascinating historic temples, combining remarkable works of art with dramat...
656 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Chishaku-in Temple
Chishaku-in Temple is the head temple of the Chisan branch of Shingon Buddhism and one of Kyoto’s most important c...
964 Higashikawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Myoho-in Monzeki Temple
Myoho-in Monzeki is one of Kyoto’s most prestigious Monzeki temples, where members of the Imperial Family traditio...
447 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Hoko-ji Temple
Hoko-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most important historical sites connected with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the military l...
527-2 Chayacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kosho-ji Temple
Kosho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Kosho-ha branch of Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism), located just southw...
70 Hanazono-cho, Horikawa-dori Shichijo Agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples and the head temple of the Tofuku-ji branch of the R...
778 Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Sennyu-ji Temple
Sennyu-ji Temple is the head temple of the Sennyu-ji branch of Shingon Buddhism and is widely known as “MiteraR...
27 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shorin-ji Temple
Shorin-ji Temple is a charming sub-temple of Tofuku-ji Temple, famous for its devotion to Bishamonten, the Buddhist guar...
795 Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Unryu-in Temple
Unryu-in is a peaceful sub-temple of Sennyu-ji Temple, renowned for its elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and lon...
36 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Yokihi Kannon-do Hall
Yokihi Kannon-do Hall is a small but highly revered hall within the grounds of Sennyu-ji Temple. It enshrines the famous...
Inside Sennyu-ji Temple, 27 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Tentoku-in Temple
Tentoku-in is a sub-temple of Tofuku-ji Temple and is affectionately known as the “Bellflower Temple” for it...
803 Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kaiko-ji Temple
Kaiko-ji Temple is a historic Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located within the Sennyu-ji temple complex in eastern Ky...
29 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Taiko-an Temple
Taiko-an is one of the historic sub-temples of Tofuku-ji, offering a quiet glimpse into Kyoto’s Zen tradition. Nor...
Tofuku-ji Temple Complex, Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple
Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located within the Sennyu-ji Temple precincts in eastern Kyoto....
32 Sennyuji Yamanouchicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Sekiho-ji Temple
Sekiho-ji Temple is a peaceful Obaku Zen temple in southern Kyoto, best known for its close connection with the celebrat...
26 Sekihojiyamacho, Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Nurikobe Jizo
Nurikobe Jizo is a small roadside Jizo sanctuary in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, where local people have long pra...
Honmachi area, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kitamukisan Fudo-in Temple
Kitamukisan Fudo-in is a historic temple of the Daigo branch of Shingon Buddhism located in Kyoto’s Fushimi distri...
625 Kitahamacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Anrakuju-in Temple
Anrakuju-in Temple is a historic temple in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward, founded as the principal temple of the magnificen...
121 Takenakajimacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Choken-ji Temple
Choken-ji Temple is a small but charming Shingon Buddhist temple located beside the historic canal in Kyoto’s Fush...
511 Higashiyanagicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Mimuroto-ji Temple
Mimuroto-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Uji and the 10th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Affectionately kn...
21 Todo Shigatani, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Manpuku-ji Temple
Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism, located in the Obaku district of Uji. Founded in 1661...
34 Gokasho Sanbanwari, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Zuishin-in Temple
Zuishin-in is the head temple of the Shingon Zentsuji school and one of Kyoto’s most elegant temple complexes. Fou...
35 Ono Goryocho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Bishamon-do Monzeki Temple
Bishamon-do Monzeki is a prestigious Tendai Buddhist temple located on the wooded hillside of Yamashina in eastern Kyoto...
18 Anshu Inariyamacho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kaju-ji Temple
Kaju-ji is the head temple of the Yamashina branch of Shingon Buddhism and one of Kyoto’s historic Monzeki temples...
27-6 Kajuji Niodocho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shisen-do Temple
Shisen-do is one of Kyoto’s most elegant garden villas, created in 1641 by the scholar, poet, and former samurai I...
27 Monguchicho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Enko-ji Temple
Enko-ji Temple is a tranquil Zen temple in Kyoto’s Ichijoji district, celebrated for its beautiful gardens and spe...
13 Kotanicho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Manshu-in Monzeki Temple
Manshu-in Monzeki is one of Kyoto’s finest imperial temples, renowned for its elegant Shoin architecture, refined ...
42 Takenouchicho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Konpuku-ji Temple
Konpuku-ji Temple is a peaceful Zen temple in Kyoto’s Ichijoji district, celebrated for its close connections with...
20 Saikatacho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan