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

Shimpuku-ji Temple

Shimpuku-ji Temple

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Historic Shingon-shu temple, founded in 1673, with unique statues and towers.

Senju Hōkō Temple

Senju Hōkō Temple

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A Nichiren-shu temple in Tokyo, founded in 1925, important for its historical lineage.

Zenshō-an Temple

Zenshō-an Temple

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Zenshō-an Temple, founded in 1883, is a Rinzai Zen temple housing notable art and the grave of a...

Senpuku-ji Temple

Senpuku-ji Temple

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Senpukuji is a historic Tokyo temple with Edo-period tombstones, a short walk from Oji-Kamiya St...

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

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Unique Indian-style Buddhist temple in Tokyo, a significant architectural and spiritual site.

Jōraku-in Temple

Jōraku-in Temple

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Jorakuin is a historic temple in Tokyo with rare pottery and unique Buddha statues, worth a quic...

Honchi-in Temple

Honchi-in Temple

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Honchi-in is a historic Shingon temple with a notable stone Buddha statue, worth a quick visit.

Daikyū-ji Temple

Daikyū-ji Temple

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Daikyū-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Tokyo, founded in 1592, with notable family gr...

Kōmyō-in Temple

Kōmyō-in Temple

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Kōmyō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, revived in 1899.

Jishō-in Temple

Jishō-in Temple

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Jisho-in is a historic Shingon temple with unique Fudo Myoo statues and many stone carvings.

Jishō-in Temple

Jishō-in Temple

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Jishō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with an Edo period hall, a short walk from...

Enshō-ji Temple

Enshō-ji Temple

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Enshō-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with ties to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Fudō-in Temple

Fudō-in Temple

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Fudoin Temple, founded in the Edo period, offers a quiet escape with historic stone Buddhas.

Fudō-in Temple

Fudō-in Temple

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Fudoin is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo, notable for its unique past and stone pagoda.

Jifuku-ji Temple

Jifuku-ji Temple

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Jifukuji is a historic Shingon temple founded in the 11th century, worth visiting for its serene...

Saion-ji Temple

Saion-ji Temple

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Saion-ji is a historic temple with a unique Kannon statue, easily accessible by train.

Fumon-in Temple

Fumon-in Temple

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Fumon-in is a unique Shingon-shu temple in Tokyo, featuring a distinctive gate and a Bodh Gaya-i...

Hōdō-in Temple

Hōdō-in Temple

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Hodo-in is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo, founded in 1461, offering a glimpse into local re...

Baiō-ji Temple

Baiō-ji Temple

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Baiouji is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple founded by Odakiri Shogen, a short walk from Akabane-iwabu...

Daiman-ji Temple

Daiman-ji Temple

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Daimanji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with significant Buddhist art and statues.

Shinshō-in Temple

Shinshō-in Temple

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Shinshō-in Temple is an ancient Shingon temple, home to unique stone statues.

Ennō-ji Temple

Ennō-ji Temple

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Enno-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1571, easily accessible from Omori Stat...

Shōfuku-ji Temple

Shōfuku-ji Temple

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Shōfuku-ji Temple, founded in 1602, is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with Tokyo's oldest It...

Manzō-in Temple

Manzō-in Temple

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Manzoin is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo, known for its principal Jizo Bodhisattva image.

Shinchō-in Temple

Shinchō-in Temple

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Shinchoin is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, a peaceful stop near Akabane-iwabuchi Station.

Sōsei-ji Temple

Sōsei-ji Temple

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Sōsei-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo with a unique Daikokuten statue.

Saikōji temple

Saikōji temple

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Saikōji temple, founded in 1224, offers treasures and legends of Shinran, an 8-minute walk from...

Nyūraku-ji Temple

Nyūraku-ji Temple

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Nyurakuji is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple, part of a unique temple town.

Ryūun-ji Temple

Ryūun-ji Temple

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Ryūun-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after an earthquake, with notable gra...

Isshin-ji Temple

Isshin-ji Temple

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Isshin-ji Temple, founded in 1855, offers monthly festivals and a unique firewalking experience.

Ryōshin-ji Temple

Ryōshin-ji Temple

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Ryoshinji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1653 to mourn a husband.

Senpuku-ji Temple

Senpuku-ji Temple

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Senpuku-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple in Shinagawa, founded in 1294.

Tenryū-ji Temple

Tenryū-ji Temple

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A 16th-century Zen temple in Tokyo, notable for its Jizō statue and historical connections.

Myōren-ji Temple

Myōren-ji Temple

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Myōren-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo, notable for its significant burials.

Anraku-ji Temple

Anraku-ji Temple

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Anrakuji Temple: a historic Tendai temple with unique monuments and a tranquil pond.

An'yō-in Temple

An'yō-in Temple

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An'yō-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple with unique sand mandalas and a bronze statue.

Hōtō-ji Temple

Hōtō-ji Temple

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Hoto-ji Temple, founded in 1401, offers a glimpse into Tendai Buddhism and local history.

Jushō-ji Temple

Jushō-ji Temple

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Jushoji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with ties to notable figures.

Senshū-ji Temple

Senshū-ji Temple

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Senshuji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, founded in 1559, with a revered Amida Sanzon im...

Jōgyō-ji Temple

Jōgyō-ji Temple

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Jogyoji Temple, founded in 848, houses a unique collection of Hiroshige's original paintings.

Tokuzo-ji Temple

Tokuzo-ji Temple

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Tokuzo-ji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple with unique stone monuments worth a quick visit.

Shinkai-ji Temple

Shinkai-ji Temple

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Shinkai-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple founded in 1647, housing a significant Amita...

Shunnu-ji Temple

Shunnu-ji Temple

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Shunnu-ji is an independent Rinzai Zen temple with a unique history, founded in 1629.

Honshō-ji Temple

Honshō-ji Temple

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Honshōji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, easily accessible and worth visiting for its main ha...

Honryū-ji Temple

Honryū-ji Temple

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Honryuji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Tokyo, notable for its winter solstice festiv...

Hongaku-ji Temple

Hongaku-ji Temple

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Hongaku-ji Temple is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple worth visiting for its unique architectur...

Shōtoku-ji Temple

Shōtoku-ji Temple

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Shōtoku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, founded in 1298, offering a glimpse into To...

Hōzen-ji Temple

Hōzen-ji Temple

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Hōzen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple, founded in 1384, offering a glimpse into...

Kaizō-ji Temple

Kaizō-ji Temple

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Kaizoji is a historic Jishu temple in Tokyo with a unique past, including interring executed cri...

Seikō-in Temple

Seikō-in Temple

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Seikoin Temple, founded in 1650, holds historical graves and is a short walk from Shin-Bamba Sta...

Seitoku-ji Temple

Seitoku-ji Temple

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Seitoku-ji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into centuries of spirit...

Gyōgan-ji Temple

Gyōgan-ji Temple

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Gyoganji is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo with unique monuments and a tranquil atmosphere.

Chōtoku-ji Temple

Chōtoku-ji Temple

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Chōtoku-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple in Shinagawa, home to a notable Enma-o statue.

Gangyō-ji Temple

Gangyō-ji Temple

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Gangyoji Temple, a historic Jodo-shu temple, offers a glimpse into Edo-period religious practice...

Yōgan-ji Temple

Yōgan-ji Temple

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Yōgan-ji Temple, founded in 1299, offers a glimpse into Tendai Buddhism and unique festivals.

Kōden-ji Temple

Kōden-ji Temple

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Kōden-ji Temple, a historic Jōdo-shū temple, offers a glimpse into Japan's past.

Enjō-in Temple

Enjō-in Temple

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Enjō-in Temple is a historic Shingon-shu temple with a relocated main hall.

Shōrin-ji Temple

Shōrin-ji Temple

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Shōrin-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after the 1923 earthquake.

Kisshō-in Temple

Kisshō-in Temple

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Kisshō-in Temple, founded in 740, offers a glimpse into ancient Buddhist art and history.

Daikichi-ji Temple

Daikichi-ji Temple

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Daikichiji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with a notable samurai grave, easily accessible in Toky...

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