Temples in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of temples, from the historic Saishō-in Temple to the serene Kudo-ji Temple. These locations provide a glimpse into the region's spiritual heritage.

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

Saishō-in Temple

Saishō-in Temple

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Saishō-in Temple, founded in 1532, is home to Japan's northernmost five-storied pagoda.

Hirosaki Catholic Church

Hirosaki Catholic Church

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A 1910 Romanesque Catholic church in Hirosaki with a unique Gothic altar.

Kudo-ji Temple

Kudo-ji Temple

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Kudo-ji Temple: a historic Shingon temple with unique art and a special annual ritual.

Hōon-ji Temple

Hōon-ji Temple

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Hōon-ji Temple, a historic family temple of the Tsugaru clan, offers a glimpse into local herita...

Mutaku-ji Temple

Mutaku-ji Temple

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Mutaku-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique statues and a connection to local lor...

Taisen-in Temple

Taisen-in Temple

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Taisen-in Temple is a Soto Zen temple with historic gates, famine memorials, and a unique grave.

Hirosaki Church

Hirosaki Church

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Hirosaki Church is a historic wooden Gothic church, the oldest in Tohoku, worth visiting for its...

Hirosaki Ascension Church

Hirosaki Ascension Church

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A 1920 Gothic brick church in Hirosaki, notable for its architecture and historic organ.

Fumon-in Temple

Fumon-in Temple

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Fumon-in Temple is a Soto Zen temple, part of a pilgrimage, with a significant Kannon statue.

Bodai-ji Temple

Bodai-ji Temple

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This Sōtō Zen temple, founded in 862, offers unique hot springs and spiritual traditions.

Rantei-in Temple

Rantei-in Temple

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Rantei-in is a Soto Zen temple dedicated to Tsugaru Tamenobu's elder sister.

Chōshō-ji Temple

Chōshō-ji Temple

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A historic Sōtō Zen temple with important cultural properties, founded in 1528.

Kakushū-ji Temple

Kakushū-ji Temple

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Sōtō Zen temple with important Edo-period architecture and a historic mausoleum.

Engaku-ji Temple

Engaku-ji Temple

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A historic Shingon sect temple in Fukaura featuring ancient maritime treasures and a National Im...

Daien-ji Temple

Daien-ji Temple

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A historic Shingon sect temple in Owani housing a massive, National Important Cultural Property...

Hōshō-in Temple

Hōshō-in Temple

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Hōshō-in Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple with unique oil paintings of Shaka's life.

Yōshin-ji Temple

Yōshin-ji Temple

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Yōshin-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple with a unique grave and a notable statue.

Hōryū-ji Temple

Hōryū-ji Temple

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Horyuji Temple, a historic Nichiren Buddhist site, offers a glimpse into Japan's religious past.

Seiryū-ji Temple

Seiryū-ji Temple

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Seiryū-ji Temple in Aomori City features Japan's largest bronze seated Buddha and a tall cypress...

Hongyō-ji Temple

Hongyō-ji Temple

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Hongyō-ji Temple, known as Akamon, is a historic Nichiren-shu temple founded in 1578.

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with a cultural property and a resilient main hall...

Chōen-ji Temple

Chōen-ji Temple

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Chōen-ji Temple is a historic site in Goshogawara with a unique bronze bell.

Daiji-ji Temple

Daiji-ji Temple

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Daiji-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique architecture and important cultural treasures...

Seisui-ji Temple

Seisui-ji Temple

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Seisui-ji Temple offers a glimpse into history with Aomori's oldest outdoor building.

Taigū-ji Temple

Taigū-ji Temple

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Taigū-ji Temple houses Aomori's largest Edo-period Buddha, a significant cultural property worth...

Catholic Shiomachi Church

Catholic Shiomachi Church

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A unique pink Catholic church in Hachinohe, recognized for its distinctive modern architecture.

Hōkō-ji Temple

Hōkō-ji Temple

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Hōkō-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple with a pagoda and a pine tree avenue.

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