{"id":2446,"date":"2017-11-17T07:21:17","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T05:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2019-05-07T15:08:23","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T13:08:23","slug":"best-temples-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-temples-in-japan","title":{"rendered":"The 7 best temples in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of Buddhist temples dot the Japanese countryside and inhabit its cities. According to one resource, \u201cvirtually every Japanese municipality has at least one temple, while large cultural centers like Kyoto have several hundred.\u201d Many are hundreds of years old, others well over one thousand.<\/p>\n<p>Temples typically consist of a number of halls and structures. Gates mark the edges of the temple grounds. The main hall of each temple is used to display sacred objects, such as statues of Buddha, gods, or goddesses; pagodas are used in a similar manner. Lecture halls are used as places of meeting and teaching. Some temples are still used as monasteries, home to Buddhist monks.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>While there are far too many temples in Japan to list in a single article, please enjoy these top seven picks, representing some of the most visited temple sites. Don\u2019t forget that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a> will provide fast and affordable travel between these and other locations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Kiyomizu-dera_Temple_Kyoto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kinkakuji_Temple_Kyoto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Kinkakuji Temple (Kyoto)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Senso-ji_Temple_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Senso-ji Temple (Tokyo)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hokokuji_Temple_Kamakura\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Hokokuji Temple (Kamakura)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Todai-ji_Temple_Nara\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Todai-ji Temple (Nara)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sanjusangendo_Temple_Kyoto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Sanjusangendo Temple (Kyoto)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shitennoji_Temple_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Shitennoji Temple (Osaka)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Kiyomizu-dera_Temple_Kyoto\"><strong>Kiyomizu-dera<\/strong><strong> Temple (Kyoto)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-833\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kiyomizudera-temple-e1487758093297.jpg\" alt=\"Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of all Japan\" width=\"700\" height=\"349\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of all Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located on a hillside overlooking a valley and the city itself, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kiyomizu-dera-temple\">Kiyomizu-dera temple<\/a> is the most visited temple in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-travel-guide\">Kyoto<\/a>. It was built in honor of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Special events are often held here, including occasional pink nighttime illumination of the temple for breast cancer awareness, traditional ceremonies, and various stage productions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nighttime admission is available for special events.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: From Kyoto Station, take bus number 206 or 100 to either the Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stops. From the stops, the temple is a ten-minute uphill walk.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kinkakuji_Temple_Kyoto\"><strong>Kinkakuji<\/strong><strong> Temple (Kyoto)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kyoto-golden-pavillion-e1510317852520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kinkakuji was originally built in 1397 as the home of a shogun, or military chief. The building was covered entirely in gold leaf, giving it the title of the Golden Pavilion. Its gardens are meant to represent an earthly paradise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: From Kyoto Station, take city bus 205 or 101 to Kinkakuji. The bus ride will last around 40 minutes.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Senso-ji_Temple_Tokyo\"><strong>Senso-ji<\/strong><strong> Temple (Tokyo)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sensoji-shrine-pagoda-e1510317199845.jpg\" alt=\"Senso-ji shrine and pagoda\" width=\"700\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sensoji-shrine-pagoda-e1510317199845.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sensoji-shrine-pagoda-e1510317199845-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sensoji-shrine-pagoda-e1510317199845-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senso-ji shrine and pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Legend has it that two brothers repeatedly tried to return a statue of the goddess Kannon to the Sumida River. Each time, the statue had returned by the next day. Senso-ji Temple was built in that location in honor of the goddess. The temple is at its most beautiful in the evening when nighttime illumination highlights its intricate architecture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a>, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: The temple is a five-minute walk from Asakusa Station.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Hokokuji_Temple_Kamakura\"><strong>Hokokuji<\/strong><strong> Temple (Kamakura)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XDXAkB7KqWI\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Also called the Takedera Temple, the temple grounds house bamboo forests, delicate moss covered carvings, and ponds of brightly colored koi. Authentic Japanese matcha served with sweets is available until 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 2-7-4 Jomyoji, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kamakura-travel-guide\">Kamakura<\/a>, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: From Kamakura Station, take bus number 36, 24, or 23 to the Jomyoji bus stop. From the bus stop, the temple is a short walk away.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Todai-ji_Temple_Nara\"><strong>Todai-ji<\/strong><strong> Temple (Nara)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/todai-ji-temple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/todai-ji-temple.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/todai-ji-temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/todai-ji-temple-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Todai-ji Temple in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nara-jr-pass\">Nara<\/a> is the largest wooden building in the world. It also houses an immense statue of Buddha. Attempting to portray the scale of this image, one visitor recalled, \u201ca medium-sized human could fit through one nostril!\u201d Many visitors also enjoy the friendly herds of deer that roam the site.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Kinki, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: Todai-ji is a 45-minute walk from the JR Nara Station. Alternatively, you may take a bus from the station to Todaiji Daibutsuden. The main temple building is a five to 10-minute walk from this stop.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Sanjusangendo_Temple_Kyoto\"><strong>Sanjusangendo<\/strong><strong> Temple (Kyoto)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2449\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/sanjusangendo-e1510317650305.jpg\" alt=\"Sanjusangendo temple\" width=\"700\" height=\"379\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: 2aussietravellers.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Formerly called Rengeoin Temple, this temple is unique for the sheer number of religious statues it contains. The Great Hall houses 1,001 \u201clife-sized\u201d images of the goddess Kannon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: This temple is a 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Alternatively, you may take bus number 208, 206, or 100 from the station to the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae bus stop.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Shitennoji_Temple_Osaka\"><strong>Shitennoji<\/strong><strong> Temple (Osaka)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shitennoji-osaka-e1510317788806.jpg\" alt=\"Shitennoji Osaka\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of Japan\u2019s oldest temples, Shitennoji was built more than 1,400 years ago. The temple is famous for its symmetrical architectural style. Subsequent temples built in this style are said to have the \u201cShitennoji style temple layout.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Address: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-travel-guide\">Osaka<\/a>, Osaka Prefecture, Kinki, Japan<\/li>\n<li>How to Get There: This temple is a 10 minute walk from the north exit of the JR Tennoji Station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wherever your travels in Japan take you, you are certain to observe the intriguing architecture of its many temples and the\u00a0beauty of their gardens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of Buddhist temples dot the Japanese countryside and inhabit its cities. According to one resource, \u201cvirtually every Japanese municipality has at least one temple, while large cultural centers like Kyoto have several hundred.\u201d Many are hundreds of years old, others well over one thousand. Temples typically consist of a number of halls and structures. Gates mark the edges of the temple grounds. The main hall of each temple is used to display sacred objects, such as statues of Buddha, gods, or goddesses; pagodas are used in a similar manner. 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