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.

BEST TEMPLES IN JAPAN

15 Best Temples in Japan

BEST TEMPLES IN KYOTO

Kyoto Temple Guide: Best Temples to Visit in Kyoto
Kyoto Kiyomizudera Temple: When is the Best Time to Visit?
Kinkakuji Temple: Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
Ginkakuji Temple: Silver Pavilion in Kyoto
Tenryuji Temple: Kyoto’s Yet Another UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sanjusangendo: Kyoto’s Buddhist Temple with 1,001 Golden Statues
Tofukuji Temple: the Best Temple for Autumn Leaves Viewing in Kyoto!

MUST-VISIT TEMPLES IN JAPAN

Todaiji Temple: Meet the World’s Largest Buddha
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Tokyo
Yamadera: Risshakuji Temple in Yamagata
Miidera Temple: the Most Powerful Temple in Shiga
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple: A Large Buddhist Temple near Narita Airport
Zojoji Temple: the Temple from “The Wolverine” Movie!

TEMPLE STAY

Shukubo: 11 Best Temple Stays in Japan
5 Best Temple Stays near Tokyo
Temple Lodging at Horyuji Temple, Nara
Temple Lodging: 5 Best Temples to Stay near Kyoto

MORE TEMPLES IN JAPAN

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Kita-Kamakura Temple Guide
Toyokawa Inari Temple Guide: History, Fox Statues, and How to Visit from Nagoya
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin Guide: Hours, Access and What to See in Akasaka
Essential Shrines and Temples to Visit in Harajuku
What’s the Difference Between Shrines and Temples in Japan?
Zen Meditation Experience Tour in Tokyo: A Journey into Stillness
Exploring Mt. Fuji by Helicopter and the Tranquility of Minobu’s Temple Stay
Best Shrines and Temples in Osaka