Temples in Tokyo

Tokyo Prefecture has 1368 temples, including Tokyo Mazu Temple and Minobu Betsu-in Temple. Visitors can find a wide variety of temples to suit different interests.

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

Chijō-in Temple

Chijō-in Temple

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Chijoin is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo with unique Jizo statues and a shrine guidepost.

Zengaku-ji Temple

Zengaku-ji Temple

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Zengaku-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its Edo period graves.

Shinkō-ji Temple

Shinkō-ji Temple

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Shinkoji Temple: a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo with notable graves, one minute from Roppon...

Hanjō-ji Temple

Hanjō-ji Temple

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A Jodo Shu temple in Roppongi founded by a businessman, known for its connection to historical f...

Zuike-in Temple

Zuike-in Temple

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A historic Jodo sect temple founded in 1492, housing sacred statues that survived the air raids...

Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

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Kōtoku-ji is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, notable for its 16th-century founding and nota...

Ryūsen-ji Temple

Ryūsen-ji Temple

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A historic Jodo Shu temple in Tokyo founded in the early 1600s to pray for the soul of Matsudair...

Kōkan-in Temple

Kōkan-in Temple

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A historic Jodo Shu Buddhist temple in Minato founded in 1629 and restored by a dedicated nun.

Dōō-ji Temple

Dōō-ji Temple

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Dōō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, known for moon-viewing and surviving air r...

Ganshō-ji Temple

Ganshō-ji Temple

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Ganshoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its unique Cattle Memorial Tower.

Ryōkyō-in Temple

Ryōkyō-in Temple

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Ryōkyō-in is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, founded in 1623.

Chōfuku-ji Temple

Chōfuku-ji Temple

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Chōfuku-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple housing a notable Amida Nyorai statue.

Daisho-ji Temple

Daisho-ji Temple

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A 17th-century Jodo sect temple in Hino housing historic graves and designated cultural properti...

Yōun-ji Temple

Yōun-ji Temple

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Younji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple with important cultural properties.

Eishō-ji Temple

Eishō-ji Temple

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Eishoji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, notable for its historical burials and convenient locatio...

Ryūtaku-ji Temple

Ryūtaku-ji Temple

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Ryutakuji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, founded in 1626, worth visiting for its serene...

Sōin-ji Temple

Sōin-ji Temple

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A 16th-century Soto Zen temple in Tokyo featuring historic warrior graves and designated cultura...

Fukuju-in Temple

Fukuju-in Temple

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A 16th-century Soto Zen temple in Tokyo featuring historic wooden statues and a legacy of servin...

Shogaku-ji Temple

Shogaku-ji Temple

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A historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1616, home to a sacred statue attributed to the monk Tenka...

Tōkō-in Temple

Tōkō-in Temple

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A 10th-century Soto Zen temple in Hinode featuring a unique Korean-style shrine and traditional...

Zenryū-ji Temple

Zenryū-ji Temple

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Zenryu-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1596, part of a Kannon pilgrimage.

Jōsen-ji Temple

Jōsen-ji Temple

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Jōsen-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a notable founder's tombstone.

Shōun-ji Temple

Shōun-ji Temple

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Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, founded in 1526, with a historic Kannon statue.

Baigan-ji Temple

Baigan-ji Temple

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Baiganji is a Soto Zen temple with historic trees and the grave of Ken Shimura.

Jōboku-in Temple

Jōboku-in Temple

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Jōboku-in is a historic Soto Zen temple with cultural properties, a short walk from Higashikurum...

Myōkō-in Temple

Myōkō-in Temple

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Myōkō-in Temple, founded in 859, offers historical artifacts and a serene escape.

Entsū-ji Temple

Entsū-ji Temple

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Entsuji Temple, founded in 1340, offers historical artifacts and a Kannon statue.

Mitsugon-in Temple

Mitsugon-in Temple

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Mitsugon-in is a historic Shingon temple with unique Kobo Daishi statues, a short walk from Mach...

Jōshō-ji Temple

Jōshō-ji Temple

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Jōshō-ji Temple, or Chofu Fudoson, is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique cultural pr...

Ikō-ji Temple

Ikō-ji Temple

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Ikō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique stone Buddhas.

Konzō-in Temple

Konzō-in Temple

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Konzoin is Koganei City's oldest temple, home to historic trees and a cultural property.

Taishō-ji Temple

Taishō-ji Temple

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Taishoji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Chofu, formed by a 1915 merger, worth visiting for its...

Sekiden-ji Temple

Sekiden-ji Temple

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Sekiden-ji Temple, founded in 1361, offers a glimpse into local history and Shinsengumi connecti...

Saigan-ji Temple

Saigan-ji Temple

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Saigan-ji Temple, a historic concrete temple, offers a unique architectural and spiritual experi...

Shōō-ji Temple

Shōō-ji Temple

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A historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into local history and a peaceful escape.

Itoku-ji Temple

Itoku-ji Temple

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Itoku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a unique origin story, easily accessi...

Fukuden-ji Temple

Fukuden-ji Temple

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Fukuden-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple near Hachioji Station, offering a glimpse into l...

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple

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Manpuku-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo, rebuilt multiple times over centuries.

Hakusenken

Hakusenken

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Hakusenken is a historic Rinzai temple in Tokyo with a notable dragon painting.

Daigen-in Temple

Daigen-in Temple

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Daigen-in Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, rebuilt and relocated, worth visiting f...

Myojo-in Temple

Myojo-in Temple

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A historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1763, with unique halls and Tokugawa co...

Shōsai-ji Temple

Shōsai-ji Temple

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Shōsai-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with unique monuments, easily accessible...

Myōsoku-in Temple

Myōsoku-in Temple

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Myōsoku-in Temple, known as Dainichidō, is a historic Tendai temple with a revered Dainichi Nyor...

Kakushō-ji Temple

Kakushō-ji Temple

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Kakushō-ji Temple is a modern temple housing the grave of a famous manga artist.

Saishō-ji Temple

Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishoji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, rebuilt after fires and earthquakes.

Myōsai-ji Temple

Myōsai-ji Temple

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Myosaiji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, rebuilt after disasters, offering a peaceful visit.

Enjō-ji Temple

Enjō-ji Temple

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Enjoji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, once a refuge for sacred images, worth visiting for its...

Kōgen-ji Temple

Kōgen-ji Temple

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Kōgen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, founded in 1615, worth visiting for its seren...

Myōkaku-ji Temple

Myōkaku-ji Temple

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Myokakuji is a Rinzai temple in Inagi City, home to the largest Itabi in the area.

Genshō-ji Temple

Genshō-ji Temple

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Genshoji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple in Chofu City, founded in 1537.

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji Temple

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Koshōji is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, founded in 1598, worth visiting for its tranquil...

Kōgaku-ji Temple

Kōgaku-ji Temple

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Kogakuji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, founded in 1644, with ties to Tokugawa Ieyasu's...

Kinryū-ji Temple

Kinryū-ji Temple

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Kinryuji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, a peaceful stop near a station.

Jurin-ji Temple

Jurin-ji Temple

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Jurin-ji is a historic temple in Tokyo, founded in 1564 and named after a restoring nun.

Seikyō-ji Temple

Seikyō-ji Temple

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Seikyoji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a sacred Toshogu image, a short walk from Shiba...

Jōrakuin Temple

Jōrakuin Temple

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Joraku-in is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after WWII, offering a quiet visit.

Hongan-ji Temple

Hongan-ji Temple

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Hongan-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple founded in 1516, worth visiting for its...

Chōfuku-ji Temple

Chōfuku-ji Temple

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Chōfuku-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple with significant archaeological finds.

Myōhō-ji Temple

Myōhō-ji Temple

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Myōhō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple worth visiting for its cultural property.

Daisen-ji Temple

Daisen-ji Temple

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Daisen-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, home to a famous ukiyo-e artist's grave.

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