Temple

Temple

Temples are a place to worship for Buddhism which has come down from India. There are about seventy-seven thousand temples all over Japan, and the historical buildings are one of the most popular tourist attractions. Generally, cemeteries are located in the site of temples unlike another Japanese historical icon shrine.

FEATURED

10 Best Temples and Shrines in Nara

10 Best Temples and Shrines in Nara

Sengakuji Temple: A Buddhist Temple in Shinagawa

Sengakuji Temple: A Buddhist Temple in Shinagawa

Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple Tours: Night Concert & Early Morning Temple Experience

Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple Tours: Night Concert & Early Morning Temple Experience

10 Best Buddha Statues in Japan

10 Best Buddha Statues in Japan

5 Best Temple Stays in Koyasan

5 Best Temple Stays in Koyasan

5 Best Temple Stays near Tokyo

5 Best Temple Stays near Tokyo

Shukubo: 10 Best Temple Stays in Japan

Shukubo: 10 Best Temple Stays in Japan

15 Best Temples in Japan

15 Best Temples in Japan

8 Best Zen Gardens in Kyoto

8 Best Zen Gardens in Kyoto

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple: A Large Buddhist Temple near Narita Airport

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple: A Large Buddhist Temple near Narita Airport

5 Temples in Kamakura where You can Drink Matcha Tea

5 Temples in Kamakura where You can Drink Matcha Tea

10 Best Temples and Shrines for the First Visit of the Year (Hatsumode) in Japan

10 Best Temples and Shrines for the First Visit of the Year (Hatsumode) in Japan

Kyoto Temple Guide: Best Temples to Visit in Kyoto

Kyoto Temple Guide: Best Temples to Visit in Kyoto

Temple Lodging at Horyuji Temple, Nara

Temple Lodging at Horyuji Temple, Nara

Japanese Lucky Charms in Shrines and Temples

Japanese Lucky Charms in Shrines and Temples

Rurikoin Temple Kyoto: Picturesque Temple with Maple Leaves

Rurikoin Temple Kyoto: Picturesque Temple with Maple Leaves

Nanzenji Temple: Photo-Worthy Temple Complex in Kyoto

Nanzenji Temple: Photo-Worthy Temple Complex in Kyoto

Eikando Zenrinji Temple: Best Autumn Leaves Illumination in Kyoto

Eikando Zenrinji Temple: Best Autumn Leaves Illumination in Kyoto

Temple Lodging: 5 Best Temples to Stay near Kyoto

Temple Lodging: 5 Best Temples to Stay near Kyoto

Miidera Temple: the Most Powerful Temple in Shiga

Miidera Temple: the Most Powerful Temple in Shiga

Best Luxury Temple Lodging in Japan

Best Luxury Temple Lodging in Japan

3 Best Temples in Kamakura for Hydrangea Viewing

3 Best Temples in Kamakura for Hydrangea Viewing

Best Temples and Shrines to Visit in Tokyo

Best Temples and Shrines to Visit in Tokyo

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Tokyo

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Tokyo

7 Best Instagram-Worthy Temples and Shrines in Tokyo

7 Best Instagram-Worthy Temples and Shrines in Tokyo

Gokusui no En Festival at Motsuji Temple, Hiraizumi

Gokusui no En Festival at Motsuji Temple, Hiraizumi

Hatsumode in Tokyo: 7 Best Shrines and Temples to Worship during New Year’s Holidays

Hatsumode in Tokyo: 7 Best Shrines and Temples to Worship during New Year’s Holidays

7 Best Instagram Worthy Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

7 Best Instagram Worthy Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple and Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple: Two Most Curious Temples in Kyoto

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple and Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple: Two Most Curious Temples in Kyoto

Keisokuji: Temple with Gorgeous Red Carpet in Autumn

Keisokuji: Temple with Gorgeous Red Carpet in Autumn