Temples in Saga

Saga Prefecture's temples offer a range of spiritual experiences, from the quiet grounds of Niiyama jizō-in Temple to the historic Kōshō-ji Temple. Visitors can find both serene contemplation and cultural insights.

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

Sangaku-ji Temple

Sangaku-ji Temple

Sangakuji Temple offers a glimpse into centuries of Buddhist art and history.

Niiyama jizō-in Temple

Niiyama jizō-in Temple

Niiyama Jizō-in Temple is an ancient Tendai temple with a rich history and cultural treasures.

Chūkyōzan Shūzen-in Temple

Chūkyōzan Shūzen-in Temple

A Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyushu, known for Daruma prayers and historical artifacts.

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji is a historic Nichiren temple with significant architecture, founded in 1317.

Entsū-ji Temple

Entsū-ji Temple

Entsū-ji Temple is Ogi City's oldest temple, housing ancient statues and historical documents.

Iō-ji Temple

Iō-ji Temple

Iō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with important cultural properties and a 450-year-old ceda...

Daikōzen-ji Temple

Daikōzen-ji Temple

Daikōzen-ji Temple, founded by Gyoki, is a Tendai temple known for its azaleas and statues.

Jōshō-in Temple

Jōshō-in Temple

Joshō-in is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, family temple of the Ishii clan, with ties to t...

Fumyō-ji Temple

Fumyō-ji Temple

Fumyoji is a historic Buddhist temple with 17 buildings and the graves of Kashima lords.

Hontsū-ji Temple

Hontsū-ji Temple

Hontsu-ji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, founded in 1462, with significant ties to the...

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Gokuraku-ji is a historic temple in Saga City, founded by the Hizen Ishii clan.

Danjō-in Temple

Danjō-in Temple

Danjō-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple, founded in 1405, with important cultural propertie...

Kōden-ji Temple

Kōden-ji Temple

Kōden-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with significant cultural properties and beautiful plum...

Ryūtai-ji Temple

Ryūtai-ji Temple

Ryūtai-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, family temple to powerful clans.

Takezakikanzeon-ji Temple

Takezakikanzeon-ji Temple

Visit this temple to see historic buildings, unique pagodas, and a vibrant winter festival.

Jōman-ji Temple

Jōman-ji Temple

Jomanji Temple offers a glimpse into local history and a tranquil escape.

Anpuku-ji Temple (Shiroishi)

Anpuku-ji Temple (Shiroishi)

A historic Tendai temple in Saga known for its sacred water ritual and ancient stone pagoda dati...

Hizen Kokubun-niji

Hizen Kokubun-niji

A Nara-period temple site in Saga City where visitors can explore the foundations of an ancient...

Honnō-ji Temple

Honnō-ji Temple

Honnō-ji Temple, built in 1586, offers guardian deities, a gold-leaf main hall, and a Basho monu...

Ryosen-ji Temple

Ryosen-ji Temple

Explore Ryosen-ji Temple ruins, Japan's first tea cultivation site, for historical and cultural...

Taku Seibyō

Taku Seibyō

Japan's oldest Confucius Temple, a National Important Cultural Property, built to promote educat...

Shōmyō-ji Temple

Shōmyō-ji Temple

Shomyoji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with a rare Nichiren-handwritten mandala.

Myōzō-ji Temple

Myōzō-ji Temple

Myozoji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1716, offering a glimpse into local religious h...

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