Temples in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture has 375 temples, offering a mix of quiet retreats and historical sites. Visit Torin-ji Temple or Hōzan-ji Temple for a glimpse into the region's spiritual heritage.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Zaika-ji Temple

Zaika-ji Temple

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Zaika-ji Temple: a Shingon temple with ancient statues and historic buildings worth an hour.

Kenrin-ji Temple

Kenrin-ji Temple

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Kenrin-ji is a historic Tendai temple, home to an ancient and important Kannon statue.

Sekigan-ji Temple

Sekigan-ji Temple

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Sekigan-ji Temple, founded in 726, houses a significant Kamakura-period statue worth seeing.

Mitamazan Temple

Mitamazan Temple

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Mitamasan is a Shingon Buddhist temple known for its unique syncretic beliefs and large bell tow...

Benten-ji Temple

Benten-ji Temple

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Benten-ji Temple is a Shingon-shu temple, home to a Benzaiten image and Kobo Daishi statue.

Taiyō-ji Temple

Taiyō-ji Temple

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Taiyō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple founded in 1368, notable for its founder's...

Henjō-in Temple (Chiryu)

Henjō-in Temple (Chiryu)

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Visit this temple to see a rare self-portrait statue of Kūkai, a famous Buddhist monk.

Noma-dai-bō Temple

Noma-dai-bō Temple

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Ancient temple with important cultural properties and a historical grave.

Kongō-ji Temple

Kongō-ji Temple

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Kongoji Temple offers panoramic views and a towering Kobo Daishi statue, a rewarding stop for hi...

Tokurin-ji Temple (Tempaku-ku, Nagoya)

Tokurin-ji Temple (Tempaku-ku, Nagoya)

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Tokurin-ji is a Soto Zen temple supporting foreigners and preserving Nepalese Buddhist culture.

Konren-ji Temple

Konren-ji Temple

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Konren-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple with a National Treasure hall and important Buddhist statu...

Chōkyū-ji Temple, Nagoya

Chōkyū-ji Temple, Nagoya

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Chōkyū-ji Temple, founded in 1601, was a prayer temple for the Owari Tokugawa family.

Chōson-ji Temple

Chōson-ji Temple

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Chōson-ji Temple is a historic temple founded in 1445, known for its deep connection to the Udon...

Choei-ji Temple

Choei-ji Temple

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Choei-ji Temple is a Tendai temple in Nagoya, known for its Juntei Kannon and pet memorial servi...

Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chōraku-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a unique past and a beloved grave.

Chōbo-ji Temple

Chōbo-ji Temple

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Chōbo-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple in Nagoya, known for its cultural heritage.

Chōman-ji Temple

Chōman-ji Temple

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Chōman-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1332, a significant site for...

Nanatsu-dera Temple

Nanatsu-dera Temple

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Nanatsu-dera Temple, a historic Shingon Buddhist site, offers a glimpse into Nagoya's spiritual...

Chōfuku-ji Temple

Chōfuku-ji Temple

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Chōfuku-ji Temple is a historic temple dedicated to Imagawa Yoshimoto, offering a glimpse into s...

Chōfuku-ji Temple

Chōfuku-ji Temple

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Chōfuku-ji Temple, founded by Prince Shotoku, offers a glimpse into ancient Buddhist art and his...

Chōkō-ji Temple

Chōkō-ji Temple

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Visit this historic Soto Zen temple, family temple of the Toda clan, to see ancient gates and un...

Chōkō-ji Temple

Chōkō-ji Temple

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Chōkō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple rebuilt after war, worth visiting for its c...

Chōkoku-ji Temple

Chōkoku-ji Temple

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Chōkoku-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with unique cultural properties.

Mama Kannon Temple

Mama Kannon Temple

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Japan's only 'breast temple' is a unique Jodo-shu site founded in 1492.

Tousyou-in Temple

Tousyou-in Temple

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Toshō-in is a historic Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1564, housing the grave of a local lord.

Rinsho-ji Temple

Rinsho-ji Temple

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Rinsho-ji Temple: a historic Jodo-shu temple with strong ties to the Tokugawa family.

Unkou-ji Temple

Unkou-ji Temple

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Unkou-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique architecture and a theft protection festival.

Ongaku-ji Temple

Ongaku-ji Temple

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Ongaku-ji Temple, or Hydrangea Temple, offers beautiful flowers and ancient Buddha statues.

Koujaku-ji Temple

Koujaku-ji Temple

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Koujaku-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple with historical graves and a notable main hall.

Kōjaku-in Temple

Kōjaku-in Temple

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Kōjaku-in Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple with a unique history and important artifacts.

Kōden-ji (Kitanagoya)

Kōden-ji (Kitanagoya)

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Kōden-ji is an ancient Tendai temple with important cultural properties, founded in 720.

Kōzō-ji Temple

Kōzō-ji Temple

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Kōzō-ji Temple: a historic Tendai temple with ancient Buddhist art, a short walk from the statio...

Hōrai-ji Temple

Hōrai-ji Temple

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Ancient mountain temple with historic gates and statues, offering scenic views and a challenging...

Ryutoku-ji Temple

Ryutoku-ji Temple

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Ryutoku-ji Temple, or Komaki Fudo, is a historic temple with unique gates and local folklore.

Ryunen-ji (Toyohashi)

Ryunen-ji (Toyohashi)

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Historic Soto Zen temple in Toyohashi, known for its resilient Genroku-era gate.

Ryūsen-ji Temple

Ryūsen-ji Temple

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Ryūsen-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a pagoda and treasure museum.

Ryugen-ji Temple

Ryugen-ji Temple

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Ryugen-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with important cultural properties.

Ryūshō-in Temple

Ryūshō-in Temple

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Ryūshō-in Temple: a historic Buddhist temple founded in 733, home to an important 12th-century K...

Zengen-ji Temple (Inazawa)

Zengen-ji Temple (Inazawa)

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Zengen-ji Temple, founded in 1376, offers historical buildings and a significant Amitabha statue...

Hosen-ji Temple

Hosen-ji Temple

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A historic Jodo-shu temple in Tsushima featuring a registered Sukiya-style Shoin and ancient sto...

Shōrin-ji Temple (Kitanagoya)

Shōrin-ji Temple (Kitanagoya)

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A 16th-century Shinshu Otani-ha temple with a unique statue and serene grounds.

Sogaku-ji Temple

Sogaku-ji Temple

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Sogaku-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani sect temple with a notable main hall.

Onnin-ji Temple

Onnin-ji Temple

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Onnin-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with unique demon-faced gargoyles.

Senju-bo (Takahama)

Senju-bo (Takahama)

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Senju-bo is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a large main hall and Rennyo's autograph.

Korin-ji Temple (Hekinan)

Korin-ji Temple (Hekinan)

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Korin-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple with notable architecture and a cultural p...

Ansen-ji Temple (Hekinan)

Ansen-ji Temple (Hekinan)

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Ansen-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, one of the 'Three Temples of Tanao'.

Choen-ji Temple (Kariya)

Choen-ji Temple (Kariya)

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Choen-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani sect temple with important Buddhist artifacts.

Anyo-ji Temple (Kariya)

Anyo-ji Temple (Kariya)

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Anyo-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu temple with important treasures and a connection to local h...

Jōshin-bō Temple

Jōshin-bō Temple

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A historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Tsushima known for its unique millstone path and a cultural pr...

Mantoku-ji Temple

Mantoku-ji Temple

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Mantokuji Temple, or 'Peony Temple,' is a historic site rebuilt by Kukai, known for its beautifu...

Iō-ji

Iō-ji

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Iō-ji is a historic Buddhist temple, founded in 735, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual h...

Annon-ji Temple

Annon-ji Temple

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Annon-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple, famous for its beautiful hydrangeas in early summer.

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannonji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple, founded in 1748, with a unique principal image.

Myōsen-ji Temple

Myōsen-ji Temple

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Myosen-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with cultural properties, worth visiting for its ancient...

Seigan-ji Temple

Seigan-ji Temple

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Seigan-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple, family temple of the Ogyu-Matsudaira clan.

Seikai-ji Temple (Hekinan)

Seikai-ji Temple (Hekinan)

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Seikai-ji Temple, founded in 1521, offers a glimpse into Shinshu Otani sect history.

Sensho-ji Temple

Sensho-ji Temple

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Sensho-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple founded in the 14th century, worth visiting for i...

Joken-ji Temple (Nishio)

Joken-ji Temple (Nishio)

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Joken-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani sect temple with notable architecture and family gra...

Komatsu-ji Temple

Komatsu-ji Temple

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Komatsu-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple with a notable Jizo Bosatsu, worth visiting for its spiri...

Shorin-ji Temple (Inazawa)

Shorin-ji Temple (Inazawa)

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Shorin-ji Temple: a historic Shinshu Otani temple with unique cultural properties.

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