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

Tōun-ji Temple

Tōun-ji Temple

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Tounji is a historic Obaku Zen temple in Tokyo with ties to Matsuo Basho.

Seiryū-in Temple

Seiryū-in Temple

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Seiryuin is a Nichiren temple in Tokyo with a unique Inari shrine and cultural performances.

Seiun-ji

Seiun-ji

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Seiun-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its significant graves.

Ryōkan-ji Temple

Ryōkan-ji Temple

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Ryokan-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple with notable statues and a famous burial site.

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, final resting place of a famous haiku poet.

Saihō-ji Temple

Saihō-ji Temple

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Saihoji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Tokyo, notable for its connection to courtesans.

Saifuku-ji Temple

Saifuku-ji Temple

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Saifukuji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple, final resting place for notable figures.

Sokutoku-ji Temple

Sokutoku-ji Temple

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Sokutokuji is a Jodo Shinshu temple founded in 1608, worth visiting for its historic Amida Nyora...

Zenchō-ji Temple

Zenchō-ji Temple

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Zenchō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo with notable statues and a shrine.

Zōfuku-ji Temple

Zōfuku-ji Temple

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Zofukuji is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo, revived in 1977 with new buildings.

Sōsen-ji Temple

Sōsen-ji Temple

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Sōsen-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple worth visiting for its tranquil atmospher...

Enmei-ji Temple

Enmei-ji Temple

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Enmeiji Temple, founded in the 1600s, houses a hidden Buddha statue said to be by Unkei.

Naritasan Fudō Daikyōkai Temple

Naritasan Fudō Daikyōkai Temple

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Naritasan Fudo Daikyokai is a historic Shingon Buddhist church worth visiting for its statues.

Shōrei-ji Temple

Shōrei-ji Temple

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Shōrei-ji is a Jōdo Shinshū temple in Tokyo with a unique founding history and notable treasures...

Senpuku-ji Temple

Senpuku-ji Temple

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Senpuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple housing important statues, worth visitin...

Seiryo-ji Temple

Seiryo-ji Temple

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Seiryo-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple housing important statues and scriptures.

Fukusen-ji Temple

Fukusen-ji Temple

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Fukusen-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Tokyo with significant Buddhist statues, easily access...

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Rengeji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with several important Buddhist statues.

Saikō-ji Temple

Saikō-ji Temple

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Saiko-ji is an Edo-period temple with unique statues and treasures, a worthwhile stop.

Saikō-in Temple

Saikō-in Temple

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Saikoin is a historic Shingon temple with ancient statues and a 400-year-old zelkova tree.

Chōmei-ji Temple

Chōmei-ji Temple

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Chomeiji Temple: a historic Tokyo temple with Edo-period architecture and significant Buddhist s...

Chotoku-ji Temple

Chotoku-ji Temple

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Chotoku-ji Temple offers a glimpse into post-war reconstruction and houses significant Buddhist...

Shoren-ji Temple

Shoren-ji Temple

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Shoren-ji Temple offers historic statues and a unique shrine, a peaceful escape from Tokyo's bus...

Ōkannon-ji Temple

Ōkannon-ji Temple

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Ōkannon-ji Temple houses a rare iron Buddha head with a long history.

Jūzenkai-ji Temple

Jūzenkai-ji Temple

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Juzen-kaiji is a historic Shingon temple in Tokyo with a unique founding story.

Zenjō-in Temple

Zenjō-in Temple

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Zenjō-in Temple: a historic Shingon-shu temple with a past as a pioneering school.

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