Temples in Ehime

Ehime Prefecture has 102 temples, including Kōshaku-ji Temple and Chikurin-ji Temple. Many are part of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, offering a spiritual journey.

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

Chofuku-ji Temple

Chofuku-ji Temple

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Chofuku-ji Temple, founded in 1282, offers a glimpse into Japan's rich Buddhist history and arch...

Daifuk Ji Buddhist temple

Daifuk Ji Buddhist temple

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An ancient Shingon temple founded in 740, famous for its hidden Jizo deity and traditional fire-...

Kamadaishi-dō Temple

Kamadaishi-dō Temple

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Kamadaishi-dō Temple is a historic Buddhist hall with unique monuments and a sacred pine.

Oshimori-ji Temple

Oshimori-ji Temple

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Oshimori-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site with multiple halls and a Peace Pagoda.

Kenju-in Temple

Kenju-in Temple

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A historic Buddhist temple, part of a pilgrimage, with unique architecture and statues.

Kourin-ji Temple

Kourin-ji Temple

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Kourin-ji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji Temple

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Kōshō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, rebuilt after fire, offering a glimpse into traditiona...

Takanawa-ji Temple

Takanawa-ji Temple

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Takanawaji Temple, founded in the 7th century, offers a historic spiritual experience with uniqu...

Hagyu-ji Temple

Hagyu-ji Temple

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Hagyu-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with unique architecture and a sand-treading exper...

Hokkei-ji Temple

Hokkei-ji Temple

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Hokkei-ji Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site with a rich history and significant Buddhist arti...

Mangan-ji Temple

Mangan-ji Temple

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Mangan-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with multiple halls on a mountainside.

Myosho-ji Temple

Myosho-ji Temple

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Myosho-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with unique cherry trees and ancient artifacts.

Renshō-ji Temple

Renshō-ji Temple

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Renshoji is a historic Shingon temple, part of a pilgrimage, with cultural properties.

Ryutoku-ji Temple

Ryutoku-ji Temple

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Ryutoku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple, part of a pilgrimage, with significant statues a...

Kōzō-ji Temple

Kōzō-ji Temple

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Kōzō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple known for its beautiful flowers and principal image.

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple rebuilt by the Kaneko clan, with historic pagodas and groun...

Enpuku-ji Temple

Enpuku-ji Temple

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Enpukuji is a Rinzai temple in Saijo City with a hidden Buddha and Kannon statue.

Nankō-in Temple

Nankō-in Temple

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Nankō-in Temple: a historic Shingon temple with unique statues and a 300-year-old tree.

Kawachi-ji Temple

Kawachi-ji Temple

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Ancient temple ruins with unique architecture and important statues, offering a glimpse into ear...

Kichizō-ji Temple

Kichizō-ji Temple

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Kichizō-ji Temple, founded in 1885, offers a glimpse into a unique pilgrim's past.

Mangan-ji Temple

Mangan-ji Temple

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Mangaji Temple offers a glimpse into Zen Buddhism and houses important cultural properties.

Kumyō-ji Temple

Kumyō-ji Temple

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Kumyō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique architecture and a tranquil se...

Enmyō-ji Temple

Enmyō-ji Temple

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Enmyō-ji Temple: a historic pilgrimage site with cultural treasures, worth an hour.

Myōken-ji Temple

Myōken-ji Temple

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Myoken-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple with a long history, worth visiting for its traditional...

Hōzen-ji Temple

Hōzen-ji Temple

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Hōzen-ji is a historic Nichiren-shū temple founded in 1570, offering a glimpse into Japan's reli...

Myōsei-ji Temple

Myōsei-ji Temple

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Myoseiji Temple, founded in 1532, offers a glimpse into history and a unique pagoda.

Hōgon-ji Temple

Hōgon-ji Temple

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Hōgon-ji Temple is a historic site, birthplace of Ippen, and a short walk from Dogo Onsen.

Ishite-ji Temple

Ishite-ji Temple

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Ishite-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple and pilgrimage site with impressive architecture.

Jōdo-ji Temple

Jōdo-ji Temple

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Jōdo-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with important cultural properties.

Kanjizai-ji Temple

Kanjizai-ji Temple

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Kanjizai-ji Temple, founded in 807, is the 40th temple on the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.

Taihō-ji Temple

Taihō-ji Temple

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Taihō-ji Temple is a historic site with Japan's oldest wooden building, offering a glimpse into...

Taisan-ji Temple

Taisan-ji Temple

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Taisan-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with significant cultural properties, worth visit...

Zuiō-ji Temple

Zuiō-ji Temple

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Zuiō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with unique halls and an ancient ginkgo tree.

Renpuku-ji Temple

Renpuku-ji Temple

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Renpukuji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, established in 1638, with a significant family grav...

Sōkō-ji Temple

Sōkō-ji Temple

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Sokoji Temple, founded in 1544, offers a glimpse into local history and literary connections.

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

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Tōzen-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a revered main image.

Kōgan-ji Temple

Kōgan-ji Temple

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Visit Kōgan-ji Temple to see a rare medieval-style pagoda, a designated cultural property.

Hōkoku-ji Temple

Hōkoku-ji Temple

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Hōkoku-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai temple with Japan's oldest garden.

Myōun-ji Temple

Myōun-ji Temple

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Myounji Temple, founded in 733, is a historic site with cultural properties and a significant pa...

Tōen-bō Temple

Tōen-bō Temple

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Tōen-bō Temple, founded in 1135, preserves a unique Buddha statue and historical artifacts.

Shōbō-ji Temple (Niihama City)

Shōbō-ji Temple (Niihama City)

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Visit this historic imperial temple, once the largest in Iyo Province, for its ancient roots and...

Jōdō-ji Temple

Jōdō-ji Temple

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Jōdō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple, part of two pilgrimages, founded in 1274.

Gyokuzō-in Temple

Gyokuzō-in Temple

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Visit Gyokuzō-in Temple, founded by Prince Shotoku, to see its main hall and enshrined deities.

Dairin-ji Temple

Dairin-ji Temple

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Dairin-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a notable bell, easily accessible in Matsuya...

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