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

Annon-ji Temple

Annon-ji Temple

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Annon-ji is a historic Tokyo temple, founded in the Genroku era, with a unique Jizo statue.

Sōen-ji Temple

Sōen-ji Temple

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Soen-ji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo with a unique deity believed to cure coughs.

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jokoji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Tokyo, founded in 1538 by Izoin Nichirei.

Jōnen-ji Temple

Jōnen-ji Temple

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Jōnen-ji is a historic Tokyo temple, rebuilt after an earthquake, with a notable Amitābha image.

Enjū-ji Temple

Enjū-ji Temple

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Enjū-ji Temple, founded in 1664, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's spiritual resilience.

Togakuin temple

Togakuin temple

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Togakuin is a historic Shingon temple with a secret Buddha, worth visiting for its unique herita...

Shōbō-ji Temple

Shōbō-ji Temple

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Shoboji Temple offers a unique blend of Japanese and Indian architecture, easily accessible for...

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jokoji is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1444.

Jōtoku-ji Temple

Jōtoku-ji Temple

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Jotokuji Temple: a historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthqua...

Chigyō-in Temple

Chigyō-in Temple

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Chigyoin is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1588, with a unique lineage of princip...

Saichō-ji Temple

Saichō-ji Temple

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Saichoji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple with a unique gate and bell, easily accessible by train...

Saifuku-ji Temple

Saifuku-ji Temple

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Saifuku-ji Temple, founded in 1584, offers a glimpse into Shingon Buddhism and historical graves...

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannon-ji Temple, or Setagaya Kannon, is a Tokyo temple housing important cultural properties an...

Kannon-ji Temple

Kannon-ji Temple

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Kannon-ji is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, worth visiting for its tranquil grounds and sign...

Kongō-ji Temple

Kongō-ji Temple

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Kongō-ji Temple: a historic Shingon temple with a unique Yakushi Nyorai statue.

Mantoku-in Temple

Mantoku-in Temple

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Mantoku-in Temple, or Sumo-dera, offers a unique glimpse into sumo history through its cemetery.

Jōmyō-ji Temple

Jōmyō-ji Temple

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Jomyoji Temple, founded in 1625, is known for its unique Kishimojin statue that appeared from th...

Chūō-ji Temple

Chūō-ji Temple

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Chuo-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple with a unique Dainichi Nyorai statue.

Fuyuki Benten-dō Temple

Fuyuki Benten-dō Temple

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A historic temple in Tokyo, founded by a timber merchant, offering a glimpse into Edo-period fai...

Insoku-ji Temple

Insoku-ji Temple

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Inzokuji is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple, home to notable graves and a testament to Tokyo'...

Zōrin-ji Temple

Zōrin-ji Temple

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Zorinji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, notable for its unique walls and samurai...

Myōkyū-ji Temple

Myōkyū-ji Temple

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Myokyuji is a Nichiren-shu temple in Tokyo with notable graves and a haiku monument.

Giun-ji Temple

Giun-ji Temple

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Giun-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with ties to a famous artist.

Hōren-ji Temple

Hōren-ji Temple

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Horenji Temple, founded in 1303, is a historic site with notable graves.

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with ancient pagodas and statues.

Shingyō-ji Temple

Shingyō-ji Temple

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Shingyoji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu temple with notable graves and a Fukurokuju statue.

Enen-ji Temple

Enen-ji Temple

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Enen-ji Temple, a historic Rinzai Zen temple, is a burial site for notable figures.

Jihō-in Temple

Jihō-in Temple

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Jihō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important statues and monuments.

Tōgaku-ji Temple

Tōgaku-ji Temple

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Tōgaku-ji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1531, worth visiting for its spi...

Shōgen-ji Temple

Shōgen-ji Temple

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Shogen-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo with notable graves.

Shōgaku-ji Temple

Shōgaku-ji Temple

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Shogakuji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo with notable graves and cultural properties.

Hōjō-in Temple

Hōjō-in Temple

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Hojo-in Temple houses Japan's largest Enma statue and vivid Hell and Paradise paintings.

Genshin-ji Temple

Genshin-ji Temple

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Genshin-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo with notable graves.

Rakan-ji Temple

Rakan-ji Temple

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Rakan-ji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, easily accessible and worth visiting for its history.

Jishō-in Temple

Jishō-in Temple

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Jishō-in Temple: a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, notable for its connection to kabuki.

Jūgan-ji Temple

Jūgan-ji Temple

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Jūgan-ji is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, known for its large Kannon Bodhisattva statue.

Chōkei-ji Temple

Chōkei-ji Temple

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Chokeiji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after disasters, and very easy to access.

Yōgaku-ji Temple

Yōgaku-ji Temple

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Historic Rinzai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1637, with graves of notable figures.

Unkō-in Temple

Unkō-in Temple

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Unkō-in Temple, founded in 1611, is a historic site with graves of notable figures.

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple

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Manpuku-ji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with a unique Kannon statue.

Entoku-ji Temple

Entoku-ji Temple

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Entoku-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1613, offering a glimpse into local history.

Daishō-in Temple

Daishō-in Temple

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Daishoin is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1557, with unique stone lanterns.

Jissō-ji Temple

Jissō-ji Temple

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Jissoji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, founded in 1629, offering a peaceful escape.

Jufuku-ji Temple

Jufuku-ji Temple

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Jufukuji is a historic Tendai temple in Tokyo with a unique main hall and ancient stone monument...

Jōen-ji

Jōen-ji

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Jōen-ji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple known for its Great Ginkgo, a short walk from Tor...

Jōju-in Temple

Jōju-in Temple

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Jōju-in Temple, known as Tako Yakushi, is a historic Tendai temple worth visiting for its unique...

Jōrin-an Temple

Jōrin-an Temple

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Jōrin-an Temple is a historic nunnery founded in 1685, offering a glimpse into Edo-period women'...

Myōgen-ji Temple

Myōgen-ji Temple

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Myogenji Temple: a historic Soto Zen temple with the grave of a village headman.

Tōkō-ji Temple

Tōkō-ji Temple

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Toko-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo with Kira family graves.

Tōsei-ji Temple

Tōsei-ji Temple

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Toseiji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after WWII, with unique enshrined deities.

Tōzen-ji Temple

Tōzen-ji Temple

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Tozen-ji is a historic Tendai Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1444, offering a glimpse into...

Shōsen-ji Temple

Shōsen-ji Temple

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A historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, notable for its Edo-period origins and famous graves.

Eiryū-ji Temple

Eiryū-ji Temple

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Eiryuji Temple: a historic Tendai temple with a unique past, worth visiting for its serene groun...

Jōkeiin Temple

Jōkeiin Temple

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Jōkei-in is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Tokyo, rebuilt after an earthquake, offering a glimpse...

Banryū-ji Temple

Banryū-ji Temple

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Banryū-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with unique statues.

Konzō-in Temple

Konzō-in Temple

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Konzō-in Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo with a unique Fudō Myōō statue.

Senzō-in Temple

Senzō-in Temple

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Senzoin is a historic Tokyo temple, once a nunnery, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Fukuzō-in Temple

Fukuzō-in Temple

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Fukuzoin is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in the early 16th century.

Kōden-ji Temple

Kōden-ji Temple

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Koden-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, preserving a unique Edo-period bridge p...

Enkō-in Temple

Enkō-in Temple

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Enko-in is a Shingon Buddhist temple, home to a rare Kannon statue and part of a pilgrimage.

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