Hongwanji Kitayama Betsuin
Hongwanji Kitayama Betsuin is a branch temple of Nishi Hongwan-ji, the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha scho...
24 Higashiyama, Kamitakano, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Tanukidani Fudo-in Temple
Tanukidani Fudo-in is a mountainside temple in Kyoto’s Ichijoji district, famous for its powerful Fudō Myōō (Acala...
6 Matsubaracho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Sekizan Zen-in Temple
Sekizan Zen-in is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple located in the Shugakuin district of northern Kyoto. Founded as a su...
18 Kaineibocho, Shugakuin, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Jisso-in Monzeki Temple
Jisso-in Monzeki is a prestigious Tendai Buddhist temple located in the quiet district of Iwakura, northern Kyoto. Close...
121 Iwakura Aguracho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Myoman-ji Temple
Myoman-ji is a major head temple of the Nichiren school located in the peaceful Iwakura district of northern Kyoto. Surr...
91 Iwakura Hataedacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Matsugasaki Daikokuten (Myoen-ji Temple)
Matsugasaki Daikokuten, officially known as Myoen-ji Temple, is a Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s Mats...
31 Higashimachi, Matsugasaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in Temple is the most celebrated temple in Ohara, a peaceful rural valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto. Sur...
540 Raigoin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Hosen-in Temple
Hosen-in Temple is a peaceful sub-temple of Shorin-in in Ohara, best known for its breathtaking “framed gardenR...
187 Shorinin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shorin-in Temple
Shorin-in Temple is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple in Ohara, best known as one of the birthplaces of Shōmyō, the trad...
187 Shorinin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Jikko-in Temple
Jikko-in Temple is a tranquil Tendai Buddhist temple in Ohara, celebrated for its elegant gardens and peaceful atmospher...
187 Shorinin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Raigo-in Temple
Raigo-in Temple is a peaceful Tendai Buddhist temple located just east of Sanzen-in in the rural village of Ohara. Surro...
537 Raigoin-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Jakko-in Temple
Jakko-in Temple is a peaceful Tendai nunnery nestled in the quiet countryside of Ohara. Best known through The Tale of t...
676 Kusao-cho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kochidani Amida-ji Temple
Kochidani Amida-ji Temple is a secluded Tendai Buddhist temple hidden deep in the mountains northeast of Ohara. Surround...
83 Kochihiracho, Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Rurikoin Temple
Rurikoin is one of Kyoto’s most breathtaking seasonal destinations, famous for the stunning reflections of its gar...
55 Higashiyama, Kamitakano, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Kurama-dera Temple
Kurama-dera is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple located on the sacred slopes of Mount Kurama in northern Kyoto. Famous ...
1074 Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Jingo-ji Temple
Jingo-ji is a historic head temple of the Koyasan Shingon school, located on the forested slopes of Mount Takao in north...
5 Takaocho, Umegahata, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Saimyo-ji Temple
Saimyo-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple located in the Takao district of northwestern Kyoto. Together with Jingo...
1 Makinoocho, Umegahata, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Genko-an Temple
Genko-an Temple is a peaceful Soto Zen temple located in the Takagamine district of northern Kyoto. It is internationall...
47 Kitatakaminecho, Takagamine, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Josho-ji Temple
Josho-ji Temple is a peaceful Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s historic Takagamine district. Closely as...
1 Kitatakaminecho, Takagamine, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Koetsu-ji Temple
Koetsu-ji Temple is a peaceful Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Takagamine district, dedicated to the memory of...
29 Koetsucho, Takagamine, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shoden-ji Temple
Shoden-ji is a tranquil Rinzai Zen temple located in Kyoto’s Nishigamo district. Best known for its elegant dry la...
72 Kitachinjuancho, Nishigamo, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Shokoku-ji Temple
Shokoku-ji Temple is the head temple of the Rinzai Shokoku-ji school of Zen Buddhism and one of Kyoto’s most impor...
701 Shokokuji Monzen-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Jozenji Temple
Jozenji Temple is a historic Jodo sect temple located near Kuramaguchi in northern Kyoto. Founded in the 9th century, it...
338 Jozenji Monzen-cho, Teramachi-dori Kuramaguchi Higashi-iru, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Shojoke-in Temple
Shojoke-in Temple is one of the head temples of the Jodo (Pure Land) school of Buddhism and has long been associated wit...
395 Kitanobe-cho, Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Gyogan-ji Temple (Kodo)
Gyogan-ji Temple, commonly known as Kodo, is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple and the 19th temple of the famous Saigoku...
17 Gyoganji Monzen-cho, Teramachi-dori Takeyamachi-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Honzen-ji Temple
Honzen-ji Temple is the head temple of the Jinmon branch of the Hokke Sect, located just east of Kyoto Gyoen National Ga...
397 Kitanobe-cho, Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Rozan-ji Temple
Rozan-ji Temple is the head temple of the Tendai Enjo sect and is best known as the temple associated with Murasaki Shik...
397 Kitanobe-cho, Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Jorin-ji Temple
Jorin-ji Temple is a peaceful Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located near Demachiyanagi Station and the famous Kamo Ri...
33 Tanaka Shimoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Honpo-ji Temple
Honpo-ji Temple is one of the head temples of the Nichiren school and is located in Kyoto’s historic Teranouchi di...
617 Honpojimae-cho, Ogawa-dori Teranouchi-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hokyo-ji Monzeki Temple
Hokyo-ji Monzeki Temple is a historic imperial convent in northern Kyoto, affectionately known as the Temple of Dolls. F...
547 Dodo-cho, Teramachi-dori Imadegawa-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Senbon Shakado (Daiho-on-ji Temple)
Senbon Shakado, formally known as Daiho-on-ji Temple, is one of Kyoto’s oldest and most historically significant B...
1035 Mizomae-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple)
Senbon Enmado, officially known as Injo-ji Temple, is one of Kyoto’s most unusual and fascinating Buddhist temples...
34 Enma-mae-cho, Senbon-dori Rozanji-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Jobon Rendai-ji Temple
Jobon Rendai-ji Temple is a peaceful Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s Murasakino district. Away...
33-1 Murasakino Junibo-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Myoken-ji Temple
Myoken-ji Temple is one of the head temples of the Nichiren sect and is regarded as the oldest Nichiren temple in Kyoto....
514 Myokenjimae-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Ryuhon-ji Temple
Ryuhon-ji Temple is one of the principal temples of the Nichiren sect, located in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin distri...
107 Ichibancho, Shichihonmatsu-dori Ninnaji Kaido Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Myoren-ji Temple
Myoren-ji Temple is one of the head temples of the Nichiren sect, located in Kyoto’s historic Teranouchi district....
875 Myorenjimae-cho, Teranouchi-dori Omiya Higashi-iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Kuginuki Jizo (Shakuzo-ji Temple)
Known affectionately as Kuginuki Jizo, Shakuzo-ji Temple is famous throughout Kyoto for prayers seeking relief from pain...
503 Hanaguruma-cho, Senbon-dori Kamidachiuri-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Myokaku-ji Temple
Myokaku-ji Temple is one of the principal temples of the Nichiren sect, located in Kyoto’s historic Teranouchi dis...
135 Shimoseizo-guchi-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Jofuku-ji Temple
Jofuku-ji Temple is a peaceful Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district. Clo...
601 Sasaya-cho 2-chome, Jofukuji-dori Ichijo-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Seigan-ji Temple
Seigan-ji Temple is the head temple of the Seizan Fukakusa branch of Jodo Buddhism, located in the heart of Kyoto’...
453 Sakurano-cho, Shinkyogoku-dori Sanjo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Danno Horin-ji Temple
Danno Horin-ji Temple is a Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple located near Sanjo Bridge and the Kamo River in central Kyot...
36 Horinji Monzen-cho, Kawabata-dori Sanjo Agaru, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Yobo-ji Temple
Yobo-ji Temple is one of the principal temples of the Nichiren School of Buddhism, located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward. ...
448 Hooji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Zuisen-ji Temple
Zuisen-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple located along Kiyamachi Street in central Kyoto. It is best known as the ...
114 Ishiya-cho, Kiyamachi-dori Sanjo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Yata-dera Temple (Yata Jizo)
Yata-dera Temple, officially known as Kongozan Gokuraku-in Yata-dera, is a Jodo Buddhist temple located along Teramachi ...
523 Tenshojimae-cho, Teramachi-dori Sanjo Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Honno-ji Temple
Honno-ji Temple is the head temple of the Honmon branch of the Hokke sect, located in central Kyoto. It is international...
522 Shimohonnojimae-cho, Teramachi-dori Oike Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Bukko-ji Temple
Bukko-ji Temple is the head temple of the Bukkoji branch of Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism), located in the heart...
397 Shinkai-cho, Takakura-dori Bukkoji Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Tensho-ji Temple
Tensho-ji Temple, officially known as Mandarasan Taimain Tensho-ji, is a Jodo Buddhist temple located along Teramachi St...
523 Tenshojimae-cho, Teramachi-dori Sanjo Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Rokkaku-do Temple (Choho-ji Temple)
Rokkaku-do, officially known as Choho-ji Temple, is a historic Buddhist temple located in the heart of central Kyoto. Fa...
248 Dozen-cho, Rokkaku-dori Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan