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

Reishō-in Temple

Reishō-in Temple

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Reishō-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple, easily accessible, offering a glimpse into Tokyo's...

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1576, easily accessible from Ka...

Hōren-ji Temple

Hōren-ji Temple

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A historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1532, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual he...

Shōō-ji Temple

Shōō-ji Temple

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Shōō-ji is a historic temple in Tokyo, notable for its red gate and ancient origins.

Chōden-ji Temple

Chōden-ji Temple

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Chodenji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple founded in 1550, home to an Eleven-faced Kannon.

Tōyō-ji Temple

Tōyō-ji Temple

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Toyoji Temple offers a glimpse into Shingon Buddhism and unique historical statues.

Daion-ji Temple

Daion-ji Temple

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Daion-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after fires, with a kindergarten on its...

Manzoku-in Temple

Manzoku-in Temple

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Tokyo's only Shinshu Seishoji-ha temple, offering a unique glimpse into this Buddhist branch.

Hōjō-ji Temple

Hōjō-ji Temple

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Hojoji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, rebuilt multiple times, offering a quiet escape.

Onmyō-ji Temple

Onmyō-ji Temple

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Onmyoji Temple is a modern Tokyo temple with a history of resilience.

Genju-in Temple

Genju-in Temple

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Genju-in Temple is a Jodo sect temple with a long history, rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthqu...

Eishin-ji Temple

Eishin-ji Temple

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Eishin-ji Temple, a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, houses a rare statue attributed to Kobo D...

Enkō-ji Temple

Enkō-ji Temple

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Tokyo's sole Jodo-shu Seizan Zenrinji-ha temple, founded on a historic prison site.

Chōei-ji Temple

Chōei-ji Temple

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Chōeiji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, easily accessible for a peaceful visit.

Chōan-ji Temple

Chōan-ji Temple

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Chōan-ji Temple, a Jodo Shinshu temple, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's resilience and history.

Chōshō-ji Temple

Chōshō-ji Temple

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Chosho-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple with a historical grave and a unique statue.

Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple

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Chorakuji Temple offers a glimpse into Edo-period Buddhist history and art in Tokyo.

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannon-ji Temple: a historic Edo-period temple with Shinsengumi ties, a short walk from Ayase St...

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinshō-ji Temple

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Rinshō-ji Temple is a Jōdo-shū temple founded in 1506, known for its pine trees.

Ryūkei-ji Temple

Ryūkei-ji Temple

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Ryukeiji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1646, known for its intricately carved stone statues.

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1320, with a notable stone t...

Enkō-ji Temple

Enkō-ji Temple

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Enkō-ji Temple, a historic Zen temple, offers a peaceful escape and beautiful wisteria.

Tōmyō-ji Temple

Tōmyō-ji Temple

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Tōmyō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with a notable bronze Amitabha Triad statue.

Sennen-ji Temple

Sennen-ji Temple

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Sennen-ji Temple is a modern Jodo Shinshu temple with a strong community connection.

Zenpuku-in Temple

Zenpuku-in Temple

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Zenpuku-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple worth visiting for its tranquil grounds.

Tōfuku-in Temple

Tōfuku-in Temple

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Tofuku-in is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, home to a hidden Buddha and unique fol...

Myōkō-ji Temple

Myōkō-ji Temple

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Myōkō-ji Temple: a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Tokyo with unique cultural assets.

Myōren-ji Temple

Myōren-ji Temple

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Myōren-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple worth visiting for its Edo-period architecture.

Eifuku-ji Temple

Eifuku-ji Temple

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Eifuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a unique bell tower.

Yakuō-in Temple

Yakuō-in Temple

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Yakuoin is a historic Shingon-shu temple, founded in the Genroku era, worth visiting for its ser...

Yōfuku-ji Temple

Yōfuku-ji Temple

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Yōfuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, rebuilt multiple times, a short walk fro...

Yakushi-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple

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Yakushi-ji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, founded by Saemon Nemoto, known for its Yakushi Nyor...

Yakushi-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple

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Yakushi-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple, worth visiting for its autumn foliage.

Chōan-ji Temple

Chōan-ji Temple

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Chōan-ji Temple, a historic Rinzai temple, offers cultural properties and a unique statue.

Chōun-ji Temple

Chōun-ji Temple

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Chōun-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple with notable statues and graves.

Ankan-ji Temple

Ankan-ji Temple

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Ankan-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Tokyo, founded in 1628.

Ichigyō-in Temple

Ichigyō-in Temple

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Ichigyō-in Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Tokyo, rebuilt by Tokuhon Gyōja.

Honshō-ji Temple

Honshō-ji Temple

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Honshō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Shinjuku, founded in 1670.

Hongyō-ji Temple

Hongyō-ji Temple

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Hongyō-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, moved to Tokyo, 15-minute walk from Takenotsuk...

Hokke-ji Temple

Hokke-ji Temple

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Hokke-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple dedicated to those executed at Kozukappar...

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannon-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple known for its unique Tsuiji-bei wall.

Tōkō-in Temple

Tōkō-in Temple

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Tōkō-in Temple is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple with shogun connections, easily accessible f...

Tengaku-in Temple (Taito)

Tengaku-in Temple (Taito)

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Tengaku-in Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple with a notable scholar's grave and a cultural pr...

Meigetsu-ji Temple

Meigetsu-ji Temple

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Meigetsuji is a Korean Buddhist temple in Tokyo, a quick walk from Tabata Station.

Hōei-ji Temple

Hōei-ji Temple

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Hoeiji Temple, founded in 1953, is a Shingon-shu temple dedicated to Fudo Myoo.

Kōtoku-in Temple

Kōtoku-in Temple

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Kōtoku-in Temple: a historic Tokyo temple with a unique wooden pagoda and ancient statue.

Jōshō-in Temple

Jōshō-in Temple

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Jōshō-in is a historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo, offering a peaceful escape.

Man'ei-ji Temple

Man'ei-ji Temple

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Man'ei-ji Temple is a post-war Shinshu Otani-ha temple, rebuilt after air raid destruction.

Senpuku-ji Temple

Senpuku-ji Temple

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Senpukuji is a Tokyo temple with a unique historical stone tablet, worth visiting for its cultur...

Shinkō-in Temple

Shinkō-in Temple

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Shinkō-in Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a notable Enma-ō statue.

Kanchi-in Temple

Kanchi-in Temple

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Kanchi-in Temple is a historic Shingon-shu temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after WWII, with saved treas...

Kaya-dera Temple

Kaya-dera Temple

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Kayadera is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its Jizo Kannon statue and cultural...

Chokyu-in Temple

Chokyu-in Temple

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Chokyu-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with notable graves and a unique stone st...

Renkō-ji Temple

Renkō-ji Temple

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Renkō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, home to notable graves.

Zuitai-ji Temple

Zuitai-ji Temple

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Zuitai-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple worth visiting for its serene atmosphere...

Shinpuku-ji Temple

Shinpuku-ji Temple

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Shinpuku-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with important statues and a founder's grav...

Shinjō-ji Temple

Shinjō-ji Temple

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Shinjō-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, notable as the burial site for several prominent fi...

Mantoku-ji Temple

Mantoku-ji Temple

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Mantoku-ji Temple is a Jodo-shu temple with graves of historical figures, easily accessible by t...

Rinkō-ji Temple

Rinkō-ji Temple

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Rinkō-ji Temple, founded in 1630, offers a glimpse into Edo-period history and art.

Ryōgon-ji Temple

Ryōgon-ji Temple

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Ryogon-ji is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, notable for its resilience and community support...

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