Temples in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture has 468 temples, including Kaō-in Temple and Rin'yō-ji Temple. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

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

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Kōfuku-ji Temple

Kofukuji Temple: a historic Jodo-shu temple with unique statues and ancient trees.

Tentoku-ji Temple

Tentoku-ji Temple

Tentoku-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1362, housing unique Enku Buddhas.

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tozen-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with significant Buddhist art and a serene atmosphere.

Fukushō-ji Temple

Fukushō-ji Temple

Fukushoji is a Soto Zen temple with a unique stone Buddha, offering a glimpse into local spiritu...

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshoji is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique statues and a notable pine tree.

Hōzen-ji Temple

Hōzen-ji Temple

Hōzen-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with unique statues and a rich past.

Seikyū-ji Temple

Seikyū-ji Temple

Seikyuji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Ena City, known for its ancient plum tree.

Rinkō-in Temple

Rinkō-in Temple

A 15th-century Soto Zen temple in Gujo dedicated to Shaka Nyorai that once served as a local sch...

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tozenji is a historic Rinzai temple in Gero City, restored in 1598, and a pilgrimage site.

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji is a historic Rinzai temple in Gero City, founded in 724, with unique carvings and sa...

Hannya-ji Temple

Hannya-ji Temple

Hannyaji Temple is a historic site in Gifu, known for its unique Jizo statue.

Chōkyū-ji Temple

Chōkyū-ji Temple

Chokyuji is a historic Rinzai temple, part of a pilgrimage, with a long history of rebuilding.

Kōrin-ji Temple

Kōrin-ji Temple

Korinji Temple, founded in 1583, offers a glimpse into Japan's rich Buddhist history.

Unshō-ji Temple

Unshō-ji Temple

Unshoji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1610, offering a glimpse into samurai...

Kansō-ji Temple

Kansō-ji Temple

Kansō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with important statues and clan connections.

Hōkai-ji Temple

Hōkai-ji Temple

Hokaiji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with important statues and a pilgrimage connection.

Tentoku-ji Temple

Tentoku-ji Temple

A historic Rinzai Zen temple, rebuilt after fires, with a significant pilgrimage connection.

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shogen-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with Edo-period statues and a peaceful atmosphere.

Senzō-ji Temple

Senzō-ji Temple

Senzō-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple, 66th on the Mino 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

A Rinzai Zen temple in Gifu founded in 1678 to express gratitude after the end of a local plague...

Tōrin-ji Temple

Tōrin-ji Temple

Torinji Temple: a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with a turbulent past, rebuilt and relocated.

Yakuō-in Temple

Yakuō-in Temple

Yakuō-in Temple: a Rinzai Buddhist temple founded in 1642, enshrining unique statues.

Zensei-in Temple

Zensei-in Temple

Zensei-in is a Jodo-shu temple with a main hall and Daishi-do hall.

Myōhō-ji Temple

Myōhō-ji Temple

A historic Nichiren temple in Ōgaki, known for its connection to the Toda clan and a notable gra...

Shinshō-ji Temple

Shinshō-ji Temple

Shinshō-ji Temple is a Tendai temple with unique carved gate pillars and many Buddha statues.

Koyasu-ji Temple

Koyasu-ji Temple

Koyasuji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a unique Kannon statue and a mountaintop Shinto...

Fudō-in Temple

Fudō-in Temple

Fudoin Temple, a Tendai site, is worth visiting for its historical significance and unique cave...

Tōrin-ji Temple

Tōrin-ji Temple

Tōrin-ji is a historic temple with unique painted ceilings and ancient trees.

Hōfuku-ji Temple

Hōfuku-ji Temple

Hofukuji is a modern temple with a unique blend of Shingon Buddhism and a dining gallery.

Tōkō-ji Temple

Tōkō-ji Temple

Tōkō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with important statues, rebuilt multiple times after...

Entoku-ji Temple

Entoku-ji Temple

Entokuji is a Rinzai temple rebuilt in 1616, housing a Fudo Myoo statue.

Hōshō-ji Temple

Hōshō-ji Temple

Hoshō-ji is a Rinzai temple with historical structures and pilgrimage connections.

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinsho-ji is a Rinzai Buddhist temple with historic halls and unique monuments.

Shōjū-ji Temple

Shōjū-ji Temple

Shojuji is a historic Rinzai temple with notable statues and a rare censer.

Sōshō-ji Temple

Sōshō-ji Temple

Soshō-ji is a Rinzai temple with unique historic structures and art.

Daitsū-ji Temple

Daitsū-ji Temple

A Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1653, offering historical monuments and ancient cedar trees.

Hōju-ji Temple

Hōju-ji Temple

Hojuji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with numerous stone statues and monuments.

Kōshū-in Temple

Kōshū-in Temple

Koshuin is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with unique votive poem plaques.

Tsūgen-ji Temple

Tsūgen-ji Temple

This historic Rinzai Zen temple offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shōgen-ji Temple is a Rinzai Buddhist temple with unique stone carvings and a modern main hall.

Zentai-ji Temple

Zentai-ji Temple

Zentai-ji is a Rinzai temple with unique weathered Kannon statues and a historic ginkgo tree.

Gyokuō-ji Temple

Gyokuō-ji Temple

Gyokuoji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple known for doll memorial services.

Keiun-ji Temple

Keiun-ji Temple

Keiun-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a notable painting and excavated pottery.

Yōmei-ji Temple

Yōmei-ji Temple

Yōmei-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual herit...

Tōmyō-ji Temple

Tōmyō-ji Temple

Tomyoji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a revered Kannon statue.

Jikō-ji Temple

Jikō-ji Temple

Jikō-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a notable Enku Buddha statue.

Jōfuku-ji Temple

Jōfuku-ji Temple

Jofukuji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a notable Great Buddha and Kannon Hall.

Daiun-ji Temple

Daiun-ji Temple

Daiun-ji is a historic Rinzai temple in Seki City with cultural treasures and a summer festival.

Hōrin-ji Temple

Hōrin-ji Temple

Hōrin-ji is a historic Zen temple with unique pagodas and Kannon statues.

Jōen-ji Temple

Jōen-ji Temple

Jōen-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1686, known for protection against theft.

Meihaku-ji Temple

Meihaku-ji Temple

Meihaku-ji is a historic Obaku temple with a rare Takeda Shingen portrait and ancient Gorinto.

Zōfuku-ji Temple

Zōfuku-ji Temple

Zofukuji is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple with unique statues and treasures worth exploring.

Jishō-ji Temple

Jishō-ji Temple

Jishoji is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple with unique historical monuments and a fossil treasure.

Chōken-ji Temple

Chōken-ji Temple

Choken-ji is a historic Rinzai temple, rebuilt after a fire, with notable stone monuments.

Chōyō-ji Temple

Chōyō-ji Temple

Choyoji Temple: a historic Rinzai temple with unique ties to pottery and art.

Ōzō-ji Temple

Ōzō-ji Temple

Ozo-ji is a historic Rinzai temple with a unique Kannon-do and grotto shrine.

Tōsen-ji Temple

Tōsen-ji Temple

Tosenji is a Soto Zen temple, founded in 1744, offering a glimpse into local Buddhist history.

Fumon-ji Temple

Fumon-ji Temple

Fumon-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1544, known for its historic main hall.

Jukyō-ji Temple

Jukyō-ji Temple

Jukyoji is a historic Rinzai temple in Tajimi, rebuilt after fires, offering a glimpse into its...

Hōki-ji Temple

Hōki-ji Temple

Hokiji is Tono's oldest Soto Zen temple, founded in 1363, offering a glimpse into its rich histo...

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