Temples in Niigata

Niigata Prefecture has 72 temples, including Honganji Niigata Betsuin and Shōgen-ji Temple. Visitors can find a mix of historical and serene religious sites.

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

Zendō-ji Temple

Zendō-ji Temple

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Zendoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1475, known for its important Shandao statue.

Honganji Niigata Betsuin

Honganji Niigata Betsuin

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Honganji Niigata Betsuin is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a notable gate and main hall.

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shōgen-ji Temple

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Shōgen-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritu...

Jikō-ji Temple

Jikō-ji Temple

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Jikō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with multiple cultural properties and a cedar avenu...

Kokujō-ji Temple

Kokujō-ji Temple

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Kokujo-ji Temple: a historic Shingon-shu temple with connections to famous monks.

Dairin-ji Temple

Dairin-ji Temple

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Dairin-ji is a historic Zen temple with registered cultural properties, easily accessible from N...

Morin-ji Temple

Morin-ji Temple

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Morinji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1669, known for its historic Jizo Bodhisattva statue.

Oppo-ji Temple

Oppo-ji Temple

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Oppo-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties and a un...

Gochi Kokubun-ji Temple

Gochi Kokubun-ji Temple

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Historic Tendai temple with a unique pagoda, rebuilt by Uesugi Kenshin, offering cultural insigh...

Gochi-in Temple

Gochi-in Temple

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Gochi-in is an ancient temple with a shogun connection, worth visiting for its history.

Kōrin-ji Temple

Kōrin-ji Temple

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Kōrin-ji is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, home to a notable burial site.

Senzō-in Temple

Senzō-in Temple

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Senzō-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple, part of a pilgrimage, with notable Buddhist statue...

Shugetsu-ji Temple

Shugetsu-ji Temple

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A historic Soto Zen training center in Niigata featuring a 17th-century main hall and ancient bo...

Myōsen-ji Temple

Myōsen-ji Temple

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This 13th-century Buddhist temple on Sado Island is worth visiting for its exile history and uni...

Myōshō-ji Temple

Myōshō-ji Temple

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A historic Nichiren Buddhist temple on Sado Island, where Nichiren lived in exile.

Anzen-ji Temple

Anzen-ji Temple

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Anzen-ji Temple: a historic Tendai temple with a unique sutra mound, founded in 708.

Anryū-ji Temple

Anryū-ji Temple

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Anryū-ji Temple: a Nichiren temple on Sado Island with important historical documents.

Hōkō-ji Temple

Hōkō-ji Temple

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Hokoji is a historic Soto Zen temple with cultural properties and a famous cherry tree.

Hōtoku-in Temple

Hōtoku-in Temple

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Hōtoku-in Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple, founded in 1126, with a historic pagoda.

Hōzō-ji Temple

Hōzō-ji Temple

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Hōzō-ji Temple is a pilgrimage site housing a Kannon statue, easily accessible by public transpo...

Jōan-ji Temple

Jōan-ji Temple

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Jōan-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded by Uesugi Kenshin, restored in 1701.

Jōraku-ji Temple

Jōraku-ji Temple

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Jōraku-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with a rare Nara-period Kannon sculpture.

Byōdō-ji Temple

Byōdō-ji Temple

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Byodoji is a Soto Zen temple with a historic hall and ancient graffiti.

Tokushō-ji Temple

Tokushō-ji Temple

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Tokushō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with ancient artifacts and clan connections.

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji Temple, founded in the 7th or 9th century, offers historical buildings and cultural pro...

Catholic Shibata Church

Catholic Shibata Church

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This 1966 log and brick church, designed by Antonin Raymond, features unique Japanese paper 'sta...

Shōfuku-ji Temple

Shōfuku-ji Temple

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Shōfuku-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with unique graves and war memorials.

Fukō-ji Temple

Fukō-ji Temple

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Fukoji Temple, founded in 807, offers a historic gate and a rebuilt main hall.

Saimyō-ji Temple

Saimyō-ji Temple

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Saimyoji Temple, founded in 729, is a historic Shingon-shu temple with a designated cultural pro...

Honmyō-ji Temple

Honmyō-ji Temple

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Honmyō-ji Temple is a historic temple in Nagaoka City, rebuilt in 1902.

Honjō-ji Temple

Honjō-ji Temple

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Honjo-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple, founded in 1297, known for its demon dance.

Rinsen-ji Temple

Rinsen-ji Temple

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A Soto Zen temple with deep samurai connections, worth visiting for history and unique artifacts...

Eiryō-ji Temple

Eiryō-ji Temple

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Eiryō-ji Temple is a Jōdo-shū temple, a family temple of the Makino clan.

Konpon-ji Temple

Konpon-ji Temple

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Konpon-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu head temple, offering a glimpse into Japan's religio...

Kikō-ji Temple

Kikō-ji Temple

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Kikō-ji Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple with a designated cultural property.

Hōfuku-ji Temple (Nagaoka)

Hōfuku-ji Temple (Nagaoka)

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This temple honors Nichiren, who stayed here before exile, offering insight into his teachings a...

Hōzō-ji Temple

Hōzō-ji Temple

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Hōzō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple, rebuilt after war, dedicated to Amitābha Tathāgata...

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jokoji Temple is a historic Buddhist site where Shinran's remains are enshrined.

Hama Zenkō-ji Temple

Hama Zenkō-ji Temple

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Ancient Jōdo-shū temple near the sea, housing a main image moved by Uesugi Kenshin.

Seiryu-ji Temple

Seiryu-ji Temple

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Seiryu-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple with a unique park of haiku monuments and a beech forest.

Fukushō-ji Temple

Fukushō-ji Temple

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Fukushōji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with important samurai connections and unique statues.

Shōnen-ji Temple

Shōnen-ji Temple

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Shonen-ji is a historic Jishu temple with a rare cultural property, easily accessible from Takad...

Kōkoku-ji Temple

Kōkoku-ji Temple

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Kōkoku-ji is a Sōtō Zen temple with a history of rebuilding and notable graves.

Kankoku-ji Temple

Kankoku-ji Temple

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Kankokuji Temple, one of Japan's Three Great Fudo-son, is known for healing eye diseases.

Rengebu-ji Temple

Rengebu-ji Temple

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Ancient temple with important cultural properties and beautiful hydrangeas, founded by Kukai.

Yakushō-ji Temple

Yakushō-ji Temple

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Ancient temple in Niigata, founded in 1045, with a treasure hall and historical connections.

Chōtoku-ji Temple

Chōtoku-ji Temple

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Chotokuji Temple honors the 47 Ronin and offers unique historical artifacts.

Chōon-ji Temple

Chōon-ji Temple

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Chōon-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo-shū temple with unique carvings and a monumental ginkgo tree.

Chōkō-ji Temple

Chōkō-ji Temple

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Chokoji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1618, known for Admiral Yamamoto's grave.

Kankō-ji Temple

Kankō-ji Temple

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Kankō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai temple known for its unique miso connection.

Untō-an Temple

Untō-an Temple

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Untō-an Temple is a historic Zen temple, worth visiting for its ancient origins and Edo-period a...

Saishō-ji Temple

Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishō-ji Temple houses Japan's only Important Cultural Property wooden statue of Shinran.

Saiei-ji Temple (Minami-ku, Niigata)

Saiei-ji Temple (Minami-ku, Niigata)

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A 17th-century Jodo Shinshu temple in Niigata that once served as a retirement retreat and a loc...

Senshō-ji Temple

Senshō-ji Temple

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A 13th-century Jishu sect Buddhist temple in Kashiwazaki housing significant city-designated cul...

Kehō-ji Temple

Kehō-ji Temple

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Kehoji is a Soto Zen temple founded by Kukai, known for its cultural property and hot spring con...

Fudan-ji Temple

Fudan-ji Temple

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Fudan-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a hidden Buddha and ancient cultural propertie...

Chōtoku-ji Temple

Chōtoku-ji Temple

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Chōtoku-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple known for its historic gate and statues.

Saifuku-ji Temple

Saifuku-ji Temple

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Saifuku-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple known for its exquisite 19th-century wood carvings.

Itoku-ji Temple

Itoku-ji Temple

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Itokuji is a historic Buddhist temple, founded in 1172, with a rich sectarian history.

Christ the King Cathedral, Niigata

Christ the King Cathedral, Niigata

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Niigata's Christ the King Cathedral is a unique wooden Romanesque church from 1927.

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