Temples in Okinawa

Okinawa Prefecture offers 13 temples, including Enkaku-ji and Shiseibyō. Visitors can experience a unique blend of spiritual sites in this southern Japanese region.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 15 best

Enkaku-ji

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Enkakuji was a Buddhist temple, important for its cultural connections and unique architectural...

Shiseibyō

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Okinawa's Confucian temple, rebuilt after war, offers a glimpse into historical and cultural tie...

Shinkyō-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Shinkyoji is a Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Naha, rebuilt after the war, an 11-minute walk from As...

Rinkai-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Rinkai-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Naha, rebuilt after the war.

Kihō-in Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Japan's southernmost temple, Kihō-in offers a unique look at local Okinawan folk culture.

Tōrin-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Oldest Buddhist temple in Yaeyama Islands, with significant historical statues and artifacts.

Jingū-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Jingū-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Okinawa, founded in the 15th century.

Kin Kannon-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

A 16th-century temple in Okinawa, featuring a rare wooden building and a unique stalactite cave.

Seigen-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

A historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Naha that manages a relocated shrine and was rebuilt after...

Daiten-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Daiten-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Naha, rebuilt after WWII, worth visiting f...

Taichū-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Taichū-ji Temple is a rebuilt Buddhist temple, a peaceful stop near a station.

Banshō-in Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

A Rinzai Zen temple with a dry landscape garden, founded in 1613.

Gokoku-ji Temple

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Okinawa's oldest temple, founded in 1368, rebuilt after WWII, with a unique history.

Sōgen-ji

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Explore the historic ruins of Sōgen-ji, the former royal mausoleum of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

OKINAWA · TEMPLE

Hawaii's largest Buddhist temple, a significant historical and cultural landmark.

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