Temples in Shimane

Shimane Prefecture has 19 temples, including Ikō-ji Temple and Yōmei-ji Temple. The temples offer a mix of experiences for visitors.

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

Shingyō-ji Temple

Shingyō-ji Temple

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Shingyoji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple with graves of historical figures.

Otometoge Saint Mary's Chapel

Otometoge Saint Mary's Chapel

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A mountain chapel dedicated to martyrs and the Virgin Mary, with unique stained glass.

Ikō-ji Temple

Ikō-ji Temple

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Ikō-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a famous garden and relocated castle gate.

Iwaya-ji Temple

Iwaya-ji Temple

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Ancient mountain temple with a unique natural monument, once an imperial prayer site.

Tōkaku-ji Temple

Tōkaku-ji Temple

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Tōkaku-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple with unique graves and 500 Rakan statues.

Yōmei-ji Temple

Yōmei-ji Temple

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Yōmei-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with important tombs, worth visiting for its cultural s...

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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This Shingon Buddhist temple, originally on Mt. Sennoyama, is worth visiting for its historical...

Dainen-ji Temple

Dainen-ji Temple

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A Jodo sect temple in Izumo featuring a historic burial mound and buildings dating back to the f...

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple

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Manpuku-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple with a notable garden and important cultural proper...

Oki Kokubun-ji Temple

Oki Kokubun-ji Temple

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Visit this historic temple on Oki Islands for its ancient roots and unique traditional dance.

Takano-ji Temple

Takano-ji Temple

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Takano-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site with beautiful azaleas, founded by Kukai in 814.

Gakuen-ji Temple

Gakuen-ji Temple

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Gakuen-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with important cultural properties and scenic groun...

Shoyo-ji Temple (Chibu)

Shoyo-ji Temple (Chibu)

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Shoyo-ji Temple: a historic temple with imperial connections and a notable ginkgo tree.

Oki Kokubun-niji

Oki Kokubun-niji

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A historic Nara-period temple and former imperial residence famous for its ancient ritual dances...

Gessho-ji Temple

Gessho-ji Temple

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Gessho-ji Temple is an ancestral temple with unique graves, including a giant stone tortoise and...

Rensho-ji Temple

Rensho-ji Temple

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Rensho-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple rebuilt after fire, offering a glimpse into its p...

Chōman-ji Temple

Chōman-ji Temple

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Choman-ji Temple, founded in 1577, is a Nichiren sect temple worth visiting for its historical s...

Enpuku-ji Temple

Enpuku-ji Temple

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Enpuku-ji Temple, founded in 1558, offers a unique blend of Buddhist and Shinto worship.

Ichibata-ji Temple

Ichibata-ji Temple

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Ichibata-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple known for eye healing.

Jōfuku-ji Temple

Jōfuku-ji Temple

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Jofukuji is a restored Shingon temple housing a rare sutra and ancient Buddhist statues.

Senju-in Temple

Senju-in Temple

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Senju-in Temple is a historic site offering views of Matsue Castle and a beautiful weeping cherr...

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