Shinto and Buddhist's culture are crucial part of Japanese culture. When visiting Japan, drop a visit to the beautifuls temples and shrine. Try to wear beautiful Japanese traditional kimono as you visit the temples. Here is a list of famous temples and shrines from all over Japan that you can take a look for your trip to Japan. Why not visiting these Japan's heritage?
Kinkakuji
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The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 400 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-0013 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji |
Todaiji
The Daibutsu is the highlight feature of this fascinating ancient Nara temple
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| Business Hours | April～October 7:30am-5:30pm November～March 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Price | Adults: 600 YEN Child: 300 YEN |
| Address | Todai-ji, 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara-shi, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-22-5511 |
| Website | http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
| Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
Fushimi Inari Shrine
A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Shrine grounds are open 24 hours a day |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Fushimi Inari Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-641-7331 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushimi_Inari-taisha |
Sanjusangen-do
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A museum of Buddhist statues – 1001 life size statues of Senju Kannon
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Rengeoin Sanjusangendo, 657 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-0467 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanj%C5%ABsangen-d%C5%8D |
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Feel the mystical energy of the Meiji Shrine
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| Business Hours | from dawn to dusk |
| Address | Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3379-5511 |
| Website | http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html |
Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji)
Ginkakuji, or “Temple of the Silver Pavilion,” is a representation of the Higashiyama culture or traditional Japanese culture at its finest
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Higashiyama Jisho-ji, 2 Ginkakujicho Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-771-5725 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkaku-ji |
Daigo-ji Temple
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The final dream of Hideyoshi, viewings of cherry blossoms and fall foliage at Daigo-ji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: FREE |
| Address | 醍醐寺,Fushimi-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-571-0002 |
| Website | https://www.daigoji.or.jp/index_e.html |
Ryoan-ji
Relax in the famous Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Ryōan-ji, 13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-463-2216 |
| Website | http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/ |
Sensoji Temple
Get a glimpse of Japanese culture at Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and Nakamise-dori with its many shops
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3842-0181 |
| Website | http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html |
Toshogu Shrine
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An extravagantly decorated World Heritage site
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,300 JPY Child: 450 JPY |
| Address | Nikkō Tōshō-gū, 2301 Sannai Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
| Telephone | 0288-54-0560 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikk%C5%8D_T%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D-g%C5%AB |
Ninna-ji Temple
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Ninna-ji is recommended to see the beautiful late-blooming cherry blossoms.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | 33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-4070 |
| Website | http://www.ninnaji.or.jp/multilingual_info.html |
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2020 |
| Website | http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/ |
Horyuji Temple
Immerse yourself in the historical wonders of Horyuji, the first Japanese temple listed as a World Heritage site
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| Business Hours | Feb 22〜Nov 3 8:00am～5:00pm Nov 4〜Feb 21 8:00am〜4:30pm |
| Price | Adults: 1,500 YEN Child: 750 YEN |
| Address | 1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikarugacho Ikoma-gun, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0745-75-2555 |
| Website | http://www.horyuji.or.jp/horyuji_e.htm |
Toji (Kyo-o-gokokuji)
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A temple with great history marked by its five-story pagoda, the landmark of the ancient Kyoto
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Address | 1 Kujocho Minami-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-691-3325 |
| Website | http://www.toji.or.jp/en/global.html |
Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple
The closest place to Narita Airport to get a taste of Japan
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple, 1 Narita, Narita-shi, Chiba See map |
| Telephone | 0476-22-2210 |
| Website | http://www.naritasan.or.jp/english/index.html |
Great Buddha(Kotoku-in)
The Great Buddha; the best sightseeing spot in Kamakura
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 200 JPY Child: 150 JPY |
| Address | 4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa See map |
| Telephone | 0467-22-0703 |
| Website | http://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/top.html |
Hasedera Temple
This temple is home to Japan’s largest wooden statue of the Kannon Bosatsu (Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) and popular amongst visitors for its beautiful garden.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | Hase-dera, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa See map |
| Telephone | 0467-22-6300 |
| Website | http://www.hasedera.jp/en/ |
Chokoku-ji Temple
There are 30 kinds of Buddhist experiences. This is a temple filled with entertainment!
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) The experiential courses are held at 1pm-2pm For preferred times outside this time, please inquire directly [close] Open all year. However, there is a reservation system in place for tours so please make arrangements in advance |
| Price | The experiential courses require admission to pay for materials |
| Address | Chokokuji 13, Chokoku, Sado, Niigata See map |
| Telephone | 0259-66-2052 |
| Website | http://www.visitsado.com/en/03amuse/01tosee/place-find-id.php?id=d300013 |
Tenryu-ji Temple
A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Tenryū-ji Temple Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-881-1235 |
| Website | http://www.tenryuji.com/en/ |
Zojo-ji Temple
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You will want to visit the final resting place of the Tokugawas along with Tokyo Tower
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 4-7-35 Shibakoen Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3432-1431 |
| Website | http://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/index.html |
Eikan-do
A place your soul can feel refreshed, seeing the beautiful autumn leaves and the Mikaeri Amida statue
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji,48 Eikandocho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-761-0007 |
| Website | http://www.eikando.or.jp/English/index_eng.html |
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple whose buildings have been designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 東福寺,Fushimi-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-533-0621 |
| Website | http://www.tofukuji.jp/english/index.html |
Shitenno-ji Temple
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Japan’s oldest temple, built by Prince Shotoku
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY |
| Address | Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6771-0066 |
| Website | http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/shritemp/shitennoji.html |
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
The main shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines. It is beloved by the people of Osaka for the Taiko-bashi Bridge and the Hattatsu-san Festival
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6672-0753 |
| Website | http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/shritemp/sumiyoshitaisha.html |
Byodoin Temple
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Heaven on earth – Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage Site
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Address | 平等院 Renge-116 Uji Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 0774-21-2861 |
| Website | http://www.byodoin.or.jp |
Kodai-ji
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Kodai-ji with a beautiful garden interweaving with the natural scenery during the four seasons of Higashiyama
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY |
| Address | 526 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-9966 |
| Website | http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html |
Shoren-in
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Shoren-in has an association with the Imperial family. Its garden with a pond and fusuma (sliding doors) paintings are exquisite
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | Shōren-in Awataguchi Higashiyama-ku Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-2345 |
| Website | http://www.shorenin.com/english/index.html |
Yakushi-ji Temple
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A must see temple designated as a cultural property of the ancient capital
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,100 JPY Child: 700 JPY Admission differs depending on whether the Genjo Sanzo-in Temple is open to the public or not, so please check the homepage |
| Address | 457 Nishinokyocho, Nara, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-33-6001 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakushi-ji |
Sengaku-ji Temple
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The graves of the 47 ronin who pledged their loyalty to their master are here at this temple
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 07:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) 4/1-9/30 7:00am-6:00pm 10/1-3/31 7:00am～17:00pm |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 泉岳寺,Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3441-5560 |
| Website | http://www.sengakuji.or.jp/about_sengakuji_en/ |
Hokoku-ji Temple
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A bamboo grove, a moss garden and matcha tea. Spend a day of tranquility surrounded by vivid greenery.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 200 JPY With matcha tea 500 yen |
| Address | 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa See map |
| Telephone | 0467-22-0762 |
| Website | http://www.houkokuji.or.jp/english.html |
Sanzen-in Temple
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Time passes slowly in the temple grounds surrounded by flora such as moss and cedars.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 700 JPY Child: 150 JPY |
| Address | Sanzen-in Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-744-2531 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanzen-in |
Okunoin Temple
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The sanctuary of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism and the place where the souls of samurai warriors rest
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Okunoin Koyasan Koya, Ito District, Wakayama See map |
| Telephone | 0736-56-2002 |
| Website | http://www.koyasan.or.jp/en/meguru/sights.html#okunoin |
Kongobuji Temple
Experience the teachings of Buddhism – Participate in the meditation session at Kongobuji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 金剛峯寺 Koyasan Wakayama See map |
| Telephone | 0736-56-2011 |
| Website | http://www.koyasan.or.jp/en/ |
Ikuta Shrine
A 1800 year old shrine located in the center of the commercial area of Sannomiya
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Address | 1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo See map |
| Telephone | 075-254-7414 |
Ise Jingu Geku (Toyouke Daijingu)
This shrine enshrined the tutelary god of industry which has given the people blessings of rice crops, food, clothing, and shelter
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| Address | 279 Toyokawacho Ise-shi, Mie See map |
| Telephone | 0596-24-1111 |
| Website | http://www.isejingu.or.jp/en/index.html |
Sofuku-ji Temple
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An atmospheric Chinese-style temple of the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism with national treasures
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | 7-5 Kajiyamachi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki See map |
| Telephone | 095-823-2645 |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%8Dfuku-ji_(Nagasaki) |
Daisho-in
The oldest historic temple on Miyajima has a deep connection with the Imperial family
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Daishoin Temple, Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-0111 |
| Website | http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/spot/spot_daishoin.html |
Chuson-ji Temple
The Golden Hall (Konjiki-do) is a World Heritage site showing Buddhist culture in the Tohoku region.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 800 JPY Child: 200 JPY High school students 500 yen Middle school students 300 yen |
| Address | Chūson-ji Temple, Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 0191-46-2211 |
| Website | http://www.chusonji.or.jp/en/ |
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