Temples in Gunma

Gunma Prefecture has 89 temples, including Shukushō-ji Temple and Sōgen-ji Temple. Visitors can find a mix of temples across the prefecture.

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

Shukushō-ji Temple

Shukushō-ji Temple

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Shukushō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a unique Kannon statue and renovated groun...

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinshō-ji Temple

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Rinshoji is a historic Soto Zen temple with notable graves and a beautiful weeping cherry tree.

Ryūtaku-ji Temple

Ryūtaku-ji Temple

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Ryutakuji is an ancient Tendai temple, notable for its 'Child-giving Kannon' and historical sign...

Ryūkai-in Temple

Ryūkai-in Temple

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Ryukai-in is a historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1530, notable for its architecture and samura...

Genkei-ji Temple

Genkei-ji Temple

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Genkeiji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1590, notable for its historic stone Buddha and clan ce...

Sōgen-ji Temple

Sōgen-ji Temple

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Sogenji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Gunma, known for its unique Sazae-do hall and hydrangea...

Kōgan-ji Temple

Kōgan-ji Temple

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Kōgan-ji Temple, founded in 1607, offers historical buildings and a unique stone monument.

Ankoku-ji Temple

Ankoku-ji Temple

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Ankoku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple with ties to the Ashikaga brothers.

Ikō-ji Temple

Ikō-ji Temple

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Ancient temple founded by Kūkai, home to important cultural properties and statues.

Tenkei-ji Temple

Tenkei-ji Temple

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Tenkei-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1394, notable for its historical significance.

Fudō-ji Temple

Fudō-ji Temple

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Fudō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Sankō-in Temple

Sankō-in Temple

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Sankoin is a historic Tendai temple founded in 1324, home to a hidden Kannon statue.

Myōkō-ji Temple

Myōkō-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Myōkō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple with important graves, a 20-minute walk from N...

Kōsen-ji Temple

Kōsen-ji Temple

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Kōsen-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, notable for its ancient origins and conne...

Enman-ji Temple

Enman-ji Temple

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Enman-ji Temple, founded in the 9th century, offers a glimpse into Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.

Sōji-ji Temple

Sōji-ji Temple

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Sōji-ji is a historic temple in Gunma, known for its connection to Nitta Yoshisada.

Sorimachi Yakushi

Sorimachi Yakushi

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A 14th-century temple and historic site with moats, earthworks, and an exorcism fair.

Kichijō-ji Temple

Kichijō-ji Temple

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Kichijō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1336, housing important statues.

Dōju-in Temple

Dōju-in Temple

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Dōju-in is a Sōtō Zen temple with a samurai gate, ancient tree, and historic graves.

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

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Zenshō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with an important iron Buddha statue.

Zendō-ji Temple

Zendō-ji Temple

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Zendō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple, burial site of a Tokugawa Shiten'nō member.

Daishō Gokoku-ji Temple

Daishō Gokoku-ji Temple

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Ancient Shingon temple founded in 1215, predecessor to Tokyo's Otowa Gokoku-ji Temple.

Myokenji Temple (Hikimacho, Takasaki City)

Myokenji Temple (Hikimacho, Takasaki City)

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Myokenji Temple is an ancient Tendai temple with a significant cultural property.

Myōon-ji Temple

Myōon-ji Temple

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Myoonji Temple is a historic Shingon temple housing unique Kannon statues and a martial arts doj...

Annaka Church

Annaka Church

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Annaka Church is a historic Oya stone church with unique stained glass, a significant early Chri...

Jakkō-in Temple

Jakkō-in Temple

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Jakko-in is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1814, known for its annual November market.

Kōzen-ji Temple

Kōzen-ji Temple

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Kōzen-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, re-established in the 13th century, with a significant c...

Minakami-dera Temple

Minakami-dera Temple

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Minakami-dera Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple known for its significant Fudō Myōō statue and...

Jōun-ji Temple

Jōun-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Jōun-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with cultural properties, easily accessible from Ki...

Chōshō-ji Temple

Chōshō-ji Temple

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Choshoji is a historic Zen temple in Maebashi with important graves and a serene atmosphere.

Morin-ji Temple

Morin-ji Temple

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Morin-ji Temple: a Soto Zen temple famous for its tanuki folklore and statues.

Kannon-in Temple

Kannon-in Temple

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Kannon-in Temple is a historic site with unique cultural properties and a tranquil atmosphere.

Kashōzan ryūge-in Temple

Kashōzan ryūge-in Temple

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This Sōtō Zen temple offers a historic Kannon-dō and one of Japan's great Tengu masks.

Taima-ji Temple

Taima-ji Temple

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Taima-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a unique Fudo Myoo statue.

Daruma-ji Temple

Daruma-ji Temple

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Daruma-ji Temple is a Zen temple known as the birthplace of Engi Daruma dolls.

Kongō-in Temple (Numata, Japan)

Kongō-in Temple (Numata, Japan)

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Kongō-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple, notable for its origins and local significance.

Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chōraku-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a Hōtō pagoda and cultural properties.

Chōkō-ji Temple

Chōkō-ji Temple

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Chōkō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, rebuilt after a fire, with a long local history.

Chōkoku-ji Temple

Chōkoku-ji Temple

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Chōkoku-ji Temple, founded in 711 AD, is a historic pilgrimage site with significant Kannon stat...

Sōrin-ji Temple

Sōrin-ji Temple

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Sorinji is a historic Soto Zen temple with important cultural properties and natural monuments.

Unryū-ji Temple

Unryū-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Unryū-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple, important for an early environmental campaign.

Shuuren-ji Temple

Shuuren-ji Temple

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Shoren-ji Temple is a historic Jishu sect temple with important cultural properties.

Shōren-ji Temple

Shōren-ji Temple

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Shorenji Temple, founded by Minamoto no Yoshikuni, holds important cultural properties.

Takasaki Nativity of Our Lord Orthodox Church

Takasaki Nativity of Our Lord Orthodox Church

GUNMA · TEMPLE

A 1963 Orthodox church in Takasaki, home to unique art and historical artifacts.

Ryūzō-ji Temple

Ryūzō-ji Temple

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Historic Tendai temple founded in 783, known for its Gansan Daishi statue and vibrant festivals.

Myōan-ji Temple

Myōan-ji Temple

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Myoanji is a historic Shinshu temple with cultural properties, founded by a disciple of Shinran.

Kakuō-ji Temple

Kakuō-ji Temple

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A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Tatebayashi City featuring the grave of a famous ukiyo-e a...

Fudō-ji Temple

Fudō-ji Temple

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A historic Obaku Zen temple in Gunma founded by priest Gyoki, known for its massive protected ce...

Daishin-ji Temple

Daishin-ji Temple

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A Jodo Shu temple in Takasaki housing the historic grave of Tokugawa Tadanaga, the third shogun'...

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple known for its unique ceiling paintings.

Tenzō-ji Temple

Tenzō-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

A 17th-century Zen temple in Isesaki featuring the historic burial grounds and cultural treasure...

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

A Soto Zen temple in Takasaki housing the grave and artifacts of the prominent Edo-period offici...

Kanshō-ji Temple

Kanshō-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Kanshō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with notable architecture and a stone Bud...

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji is a historic temple with important cultural properties and a notable grave.

Kamiueki Haiji

Kamiueki Haiji

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Explore Kamiueki Haiji, an ancient temple ruin with a rare layout and significant archaeological...

Nichirin-ji Temple

Nichirin-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Ancient temple founded by Kukai's disciple, home to significant Kannon statues and historic stru...

Unkoku-ji Temple

Unkoku-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Unkoku-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique Gorinto pagodas and a great cedar.

Chōzen-ji Temple

Chōzen-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

A Soto Zen temple in Maebashi with a historic tombstone, easily accessible by train.

Sōfuku-ji Temple

Sōfuku-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Explore the family temple of the Oda clan, featuring historic graves and cultural properties.

Zendō-ji Temple

Zendō-ji Temple

GUNMA · TEMPLE

Zendō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple with notable artifacts and a large cedar tree.

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