Temples in Hyōgo

Hyōgo prefecture has 234 temples, including UCCJ Kobe Church and Senshō-ji Temple. Visitors can find a wide range of spiritual sites across the region.

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

Shōfuku-ji Temple

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Shofukuji Temple offers a unique blend of Buddhist history and ancient burial mound artifacts.

Saifuku-ji Temple

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A historic Jodo Shinshu temple founded in 1580, housing a statue of Amida Nyorai in Nishinomiya...

Shinko-ji Temple

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Shinko-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, known for its connection to Onatsu.

Antai-ji Temple

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Antai-ji Temple is a Soto Zen dojo, re-established by Kodo Sawaki, offering a glimpse into Zen p...

Hōdō-ji Temple

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Hōdō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a beautiful 17th-century hall, worth visiting...

Heirin-ji Temple

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Heirin-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site, rebuilt over centuries, offering cultural properti...

Entoku-ji Temple

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Entoku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Takatori Catholic Church

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A Kobe church rebuilt after an earthquake, symbolizing resilience and community.

Shūhen-ji Temple

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Ancient temple with a rich history, rebuilt after fires, now a scenic hiking destination.

Himeji Naritasan Myōshō-ji Temple

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A Shingon Buddhist temple in Himeji, known for its main deity Fudo Myoo.

Kyōgyō-ji

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Kyōgyō-ji is a historic temple founded by Rennyo, housing important cultural treasures.

Sairin-ji Temple

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Sairin-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple in Kobe, rebuilt multiple times.

Saiko-ji Temple

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Saiko-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple rebuilt in 1592, worth visiting for its unique arc...

Koke-ji Temple

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Visit Koke-ji Temple for Akashi City's oldest temple architecture and a historic Hakuho-era site...

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chorakuji is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique architecture and important Buddhist relics.

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