Temples in Ishikawa

Ishikawa Prefecture is home to 50 temples, including Tsurugi Betsu-in Temple and Hongan-ji Kanazawa Betsu-in Temple. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites to explore.

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

Tsurugi Betsu-in Temple

Tsurugi Betsu-in Temple

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Tsurugi Betsu-in Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani temple with a notable main hall and gate.

Hongan-ji Kanazawa Betsu-in Temple

Hongan-ji Kanazawa Betsu-in Temple

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Hongan-ji Kanazawa Betsu-in Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with important cultural pro...

Fushimi-ji Temple

Fushimi-ji Temple

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Fushimi-ji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple with an important bronze statue, founded in 717.

Dairen-ji Temple

Dairen-ji Temple

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Dairen-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple dedicated to Go-hime, offering unique cultural in...

Tentoku-in Temple

Tentoku-in Temple

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Tentoku-in Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with cultural properties and a beautiful garden.

myojo-ji Temple

myojo-ji Temple

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This 13th-century Nichiren Buddhist temple offers well-preserved 17th-century buildings, includi...

Hōen-ji Temple

Hōen-ji Temple

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Hōen-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple founded by Maeda Toshiie, housing ancient Nio statues.

Hongakuji Temple

Hongakuji Temple

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Hongakuji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a rich lineage, founded by a disciple of Shi...

Shōkakuin Temple

Shōkakuin Temple

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Shogakuin is a historic temple with an important ancient statue, offering a glimpse into Japan's...

Yōkō-ji Temple

Yōkō-ji Temple

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Eikoji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1312, rebuilt by Maeda Toshiie.

Hōjū-ji Temple

Hōjū-ji Temple

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Hōjū-ji Temple, founded by Kūkai, offers ancient statues and a unique guardian shrine.

Daijō-ji Temple

Daijō-ji Temple

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A historic Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1263, offering important cultural properties.

Kyōō-ji Temple

Kyōō-ji Temple

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Keioji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, rebuilt in 1647, with significant burial grounds.

Noto Kokubun-ji Temple

Noto Kokubun-ji Temple

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Explore ancient temple ruins and artifacts at this historic park in Noto.

Saihō-ji Temple

Saihō-ji Temple

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Saihō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai Shinsei temple in Kanazawa, founded by Maeda Toshiie.

Nata-dera Temple

Nata-dera Temple

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Nata-dera Temple, built into natural caves, is a sacred site revered for over 2,000 years.

Eian-ji Temple

Eian-ji Temple

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Eian-ji is a historic Shingon temple in Kanazawa, home to a rare deity and significant Buddhist...

Tōun-ji Temple

Tōun-ji Temple

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A historic Soto Zen temple in Kanazawa founded in 1600 to serve as the Maeda family's spiritual...

Ryūgo-ji Temple

Ryūgo-ji Temple

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Ryūgo-ji is a historic Zen temple, home to a significant ancient Buddha statue.

Gosho-ji Temple (Kaga)

Gosho-ji Temple (Kaga)

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Gosho-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani temple with a notable Amida Nyorai painting.

Sensho-ji Temple (Kaga)

Sensho-ji Temple (Kaga)

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Sensho-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a significant cultural property.

Fukushō-ji Temple

Fukushō-ji Temple

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Fukushō-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with important cultural properties.

Sukazaka Training Hall

Sukazaka Training Hall

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Explore a 15th-century temple site that became a mountain castle and military base.

Shōkō-ji Temple

Shōkō-ji Temple

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Shokoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with important cultural properties.

Zenpuku-ji Temple

Zenpuku-ji Temple

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Zenpuku-ji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a unique crest and a large main hall.

Kyōkaku-ji Temple

Kyōkaku-ji Temple

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Kyōkaku-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani temple with a unique connection to Rennyo.

Hokku-ji Temple

Hokku-ji Temple

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Hokku-ji is a Jodo Shinshu temple offering unique cultural and Buddhist experiences.

Jōgan-ji Temple

Jōgan-ji Temple

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Joganji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with ancient burial mounds, worth visiting for its ser...

Kurikarafudō-ji Temple

Kurikarafudō-ji Temple

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Kurikarafudō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple, founded in 718, dedicated to Fudō Myōō.

Utatsuyama Temple Area

Utatsuyama Temple Area

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Explore a historic temple district with 37 temples and 2 shrines, preserving a 17th-century town...

Honze-ji Temple

Honze-ji Temple

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Honze-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with a unique panoramic view.

Honkō-ji Temple

Honkō-ji Temple

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Honkō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, home to Ishikawa's second-oldest Nichiren sta...

Myōhō-ji Temple

Myōhō-ji Temple

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Myōhō-ji Temple: a historic Nichiren-shū temple founded in 1573, with cultural properties.

Myōden-ji Temple

Myōden-ji Temple

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Myodenji Temple, founded in 1585, houses important cultural property: cast metal altar fittings.

Honsho-ji Temple

Honsho-ji Temple

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Honsho-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, founded in 1645, offering a glimpse into Jap...

Kōgan-ji Temple

Kōgan-ji Temple

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Kōgan-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with designated cultural properties.

Renjō-ji Temple

Renjō-ji Temple

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Renjoji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with a notable gate and statue, worth visiting for...

Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

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Kōtoku-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple known for fertility blessings and a unique red ga...

Myōkoku-ji Temple

Myōkoku-ji Temple

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Myōkoku-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple, home to Kanazawa's oldest dated temple gate.

Ryūsō-ji Temple

Ryūsō-ji Temple

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Ryusoji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Hōkō-ji Temple

Hōkō-ji Temple

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Hokoji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Kanazawa, moved by a powerful lord.

Sanpō-ji Temple

Sanpō-ji Temple

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Sanpoji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa, known for its unique deity of hemorrhoids.

Zenmyō-ji Temple

Zenmyō-ji Temple

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Zenmyoji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple with a notable bronze statue and historical significance.

Shinjō-ji Temple

Shinjō-ji Temple

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Shinjoji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa with unique cultural properties.

Hōjō-ji Temple

Hōjō-ji Temple

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Hōjō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with a notable bronze bell.

Myōryū-ji Temple

Myōryū-ji Temple

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Explore Myōryū-ji Temple, known as Ninja-dera, for its hidden passages and unique architecture.

Sōji-ji So-in Temple

Sōji-ji So-in Temple

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This temple, a Soto Zen training center, offers meditation and honors Zen master Keizan.

Renkaku-ji Temple

Renkaku-ji Temple

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Renkaku-ji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, home to unique statues and graves of local signifi...

Tokushō-ji Temple

Tokushō-ji Temple

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Tokushō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with ties to D.T. Suzuki.

Gida-ji Temple

Gida-ji Temple

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Gidaji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple, founded in 1325, with ties to the Maeda family.

Tokuzō-ji Temple

Tokuzō-ji Temple

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Tokuzo-ji Temple: see a rare cloud dragon painting and a historic Prince Shotoku statue.

Agishi Honsei-ji Temple

Agishi Honsei-ji Temple

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Agishi Honsei-ji Temple: a historic temple with a great thatched roof and cultural properties.

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