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

Shōzen-ji Temple

Shōzen-ji Temple

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Shozenji is a historic Jodo sect temple with a unique haniwa figure revered as Kannon.

Shūmyō-ji Temple

Shūmyō-ji Temple

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Shūmyō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in the 14th century.

Renkō-in Temple

Renkō-in Temple

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Renko-in is a historic temple in Tokyo with a unique samurai gate, worth visiting for its resili...

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Rengeji Temple, founded in the 11th century, houses a revered fire-preventing Kannon statue.

Kanjō-ji Temple

Kanjō-ji Temple

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Kanjoji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Tokyo, founded in 1624.

Kanzō-in Temple

Kanzō-in Temple

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Kanzoin Temple houses a significant cultural property, a seated Yakushi Nyorai statue.

Henjō-in Temple

Henjō-in Temple

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Henjō-in Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important memorial towers.

Chōkei-ji Temple

Chōkei-ji Temple

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Chokeiji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple, a peaceful stop for those exploring Tokyo's relig...

Chōshō-ji Temple

Chōshō-ji Temple

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Chōshō-ji Temple is a Nichiren temple in Tokyo with a guardian deity of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Chōon-ji Temple

Chōon-ji Temple

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Chōon-ji is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1108, housing a significant Kannon sta...

Ryūō-in Temple

Ryūō-in Temple

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Ryūō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple, a short walk from two stations.

Shugyō-ji Temple

Shugyō-ji Temple

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Shugyō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple with notable graves, easily accessible in Tok...

Iō-ji Temple

Iō-ji Temple

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Ioji Temple, founded in 834, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's spiritual resilience and art.

Kisshō-in Temple

Kisshō-in Temple

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Kichijoin is a Tendai temple in Tokyo, founded in 1883, with a unique man-made hill.

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

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Zenshoji Temple offers a glimpse into Tokyo's resilience through centuries of destruction and re...

Zempuku-ji Temple

Zempuku-ji Temple

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Zempukuji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, notable for its transition from Jodo-sect.

Daihō-ji Temple

Daihō-ji Temple

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Daihō-ji is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Tokyo, home to notable graves.

Sōtai-in Temple

Sōtai-in Temple

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Sotai-in is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, notable for its 16th-century founding and notab...

Sōgen-ji Temple

Sōgen-ji Temple

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Sōgen-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Tokyo with notable graves and a unique Fudō-dō.

Hōshō-ji Temple

Hōshō-ji Temple

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Hōshō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with a unique shrine, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Jōsen-ji Temple

Jōsen-ji Temple

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Jōsen-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a unique principal image, easily accessible i...

Shingetsu-in Temple

Shingetsu-in Temple

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A Soto Zen temple founded in 1611, offering a peaceful escape in Tokyo.

Keian-ji Temple

Keian-ji Temple

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Keian-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple, home to a famous scholar's grave.

Monju-in Temple

Monju-in Temple

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Monju-in Temple is a historic Koyasan Shingon temple, known for its Kobo Daishi statue for safe...

Chikō-in Temple

Chikō-in Temple

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Chikō-in Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with samurai family connections, easily acc...

Honbutsu-ji Temple

Honbutsu-ji Temple

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Honbutsu-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Tokyo, home to a famous Kishimojin statue.

Tōen-ji Temple

Tōen-ji Temple

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Tōen-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, founded in 1573.

Tōun-ji Temple

Tōun-ji Temple

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Tōun-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with a unique kettle on its roof.

Shōō-ji Temple

Shōō-ji Temple

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Shōō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple worth visiting for its tranquil atmosphere...

Shōrin-ji Temple

Shōrin-ji Temple

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Shorinji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo with notable stone carvings.

Seigan-in Temple

Seigan-in Temple

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Seigan-in Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a notable Kannon statue and a celebrity grav...

Eishō-ji Temple

Eishō-ji Temple

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Eishoji is a Soto Zen temple with unique historical markers, easily accessible for a quick visit...

Eifuku-ji Temple

Eifuku-ji Temple

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Eifuku-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, founded in 1522, with unique statues and a tow...

Hōsen-an Temple

Hōsen-an Temple

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Hōsen-an Temple is a Sōtō Zen nunnery, worth visiting for its historical cemetery.

Hōshō-ji Temple

Hōshō-ji Temple

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Hōshō-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, home to a famous kabuki actor's grave.

Jōken-ji Temple

Jōken-ji Temple

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Jōken-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple, rebuilt multiple times, preserving a significant Ami...

Kaiun-ji Temple

Kaiun-ji Temple

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Kaiun-ji is a historic Soto Zen temple, founded in 1611, with notable family connections.

Seitoku-ji Temple

Seitoku-ji Temple

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Seitoku-ji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, worth visiting for its resilience and tranquil gro...

Seiken-ji Temple

Seiken-ji Temple

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Seiken-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple, worth visiting for its serene atmosphere.

Rishō-ji Temple

Rishō-ji Temple

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Rishoji Temple, founded in 1654, offers a glimpse into Nichiren Buddhism and unique cultural art...

Shinkyō-ji Temple

Shinkyō-ji Temple

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Shinkyoji Temple, founded in 1594, offers a glimpse into Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and historical ar...

Fukuju-in Temple

Fukuju-in Temple

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Fukujuin is a historic Soto Zen temple, home to an ukiyo-e artist's grave.

Fukusō-ji Temple

Fukusō-ji Temple

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Fukusoji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Tokyo with a unique Daikokuten statue and haiku...

Tōshō-ji Temple

Tōshō-ji Temple

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Toshō-ji is a historic Tokyo temple, founded in 1622, offering a glimpse into Jōdo Shinshū Buddh...

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Wadabori-byōsho

Tsukiji Hongan-ji Wadabori-byōsho

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A historic temple cemetery in Tokyo, final resting place for many notable Japanese figures.

Ketoku-in Temple

Ketoku-in Temple

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Ketoku-in Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo, notable for its principal image of Enma...

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with unique Fudo Myoo statues.

Saihō-ji Temple

Saihō-ji Temple

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Saihoji is a Tokyo temple with unique memorial towers, rebuilt after war destruction.

Saishō-ji Temple

Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishoji is a historic Soto Zen temple, rebuilt and relocated multiple times since 1574.

Takuhō-ji Temple

Takuhō-ji Temple

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Takuhō-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple, rebuilt after war damage, worth visiting...

Chōsen-ji Temple

Chōsen-ji Temple

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Chōsen-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple known for its unique 'Tooth God' Buddha.

Chōzen-ji Temple

Chōzen-ji Temple

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Chozenji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Tokyo, founded in 1590, offering a glimpse into it...

Chōsen-ji Temple

Chōsen-ji Temple

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A 17th-century Zen temple in Tokyo with notable art and statues.

Chōryū-ji Temple

Chōryū-ji Temple

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Choryuji is a historic Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, founded in 1593, housing a unique Jizo statue.

Hōrin-ji Temple

Hōrin-ji Temple

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Hōrin-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist temple with notable burials and a revered Jizō statue.

Ryūkō-ji Temple

Ryūkō-ji Temple

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Ryukoji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with unique stone monuments.

Ryūsen-ji Temple

Ryūsen-ji Temple

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Ryusenji is a historic Soto Zen temple with unique Jizo statues, easily accessible in Tokyo.

Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple

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Manpuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, with roots in the mid-Muromach...

Shōsen-ji Temple

Shōsen-ji Temple

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Shōsen-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Nankō-ji Temple

Nankō-ji Temple

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Nankō-ji Temple: a Shingon-shu temple with unique pilgrimage sand, a 10-minute walk from Toneri...

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