Temples in Toyama

Toyama Prefecture has 33 temples, including Shōkō-ji Temple and Daibutsu-ji Temple. Visitors can find a mix of historical and serene religious sites.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Shōkō-ji Temple

Shōkō-ji Temple

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Shokoji Temple, rebuilt in 1584, is worth visiting for its 12 Edo period buildings, including Na...

Daibutsu-ji Temple

Daibutsu-ji Temple

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See the impressive Takaoka Daibutsu, a large bronze Buddha statue, at this historic temple.

Nisseki-ji Temple

Nisseki-ji Temple

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Nisseki-ji Temple is an ancient temple with a unique cliff-carved Buddha, offering a glimpse int...

Saishō-ji Temple

Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishoji is a Soto Zen temple in Toyama City with important wooden statues.

Honpō-ji Temple

Honpō-ji Temple

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Honpo-ji Temple, founded in 1316, is worth visiting for its historic mandala scrolls.

Gokushō-ji Temple

Gokushō-ji Temple

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Gokushōji is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple, founded by a direct disciple of Shinran.

Muryō-ji Temple

Muryō-ji Temple

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Muryoji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani temple with a significant Kamakura-period Buddha stat...

Zuiryū-ji Temple

Zuiryū-ji Temple

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Zuiryū-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple with National Treasure buildings, founded to mourn Maeda T...

Zuisen-ji Temple

Zuisen-ji Temple

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Zuisen-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple with significant cultural properties.

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with a rich past, easily accessible in Toyama.

Chōkei-ji Temple

Chōkei-ji Temple

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Chōkei-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with unique Rakan statues and scenic views.

Kōzen-ji Temple

Kōzen-ji Temple

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A 14th-century Zen temple and birthplace of a famous manga artist, featuring character statues a...

Enjō-ji Temple

Enjō-ji Temple

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Enjō-ji Temple: a historic Shinshu Otani temple with a notable Edo period bell tower.

Kōshin-ji Temple

Kōshin-ji Temple

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Koshinji Temple: a modern temple with deep roots in the history of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Goka...

Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

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Kōtokuji is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple housing significant art and artifacts.

Sōzen-ji Temple

Sōzen-ji Temple

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Sozenji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a notable kaya tree.

Zentoku-ji Temple

Zentoku-ji Temple

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A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Nanto featuring 18th-century architecture and hosting a ma...

Saishō-ji Temple

Saishō-ji Temple

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Saishoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, central to the Toga region's religious heritage.

Gyotoku-ji Temple

Gyotoku-ji Temple

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A historic Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Gokayama founded by a disciple of Rennyo, housing rare 16t...

Dōzen-ji Temple

Dōzen-ji Temple

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Dozanji Temple: a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a rare letter from Rennyo.

Shōmyō-ji Temple

Shōmyō-ji Temple

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Visit this temple to see a rare statue of Shinran, carved by Rennyo.

Shōkō-ji Temple

Shōkō-ji Temple

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Seikoji Temple, founded in 1490, houses a significant Prince Shotoku statue.

Kairen-ji Temple

Kairen-ji Temple

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Kairenji Temple: a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a main hall from 1844.

Kenkaku-ji Temple

Kenkaku-ji Temple

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Kenkakuji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple, founded in 1801, offering a glimpse into local reli...

Sōnen-ji Temple

Sōnen-ji Temple

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Sōnen-ji is a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple in Ainokura, offering a glimpse into local religious...

Honkyō-ji Temple

Honkyō-ji Temple

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Honkyoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a unique origin story.

Gokoku-ji Temple

Gokoku-ji Temple

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Gokokuji Temple is a historic Shingon temple known for its pilgrimage routes and rhododendron ga...

Zenshō-ji Temple

Zenshō-ji Temple

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Zenshoji is a historic temple with important Buddhist scrolls and treasures, rebuilt after a typ...

Kōmyō-ji Temple

Kōmyō-ji Temple

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A historic Buddhist temple in Gokayama featuring a main hall rebuilt in 1792 and a rare 17th-cen...

Honkō-ji Temple

Honkō-ji Temple

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Honkoji is a historic temple founded in 1416, rebuilt and relocated multiple times.

Zuigan-ji Temple

Zuigan-ji Temple

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Zuiganji Temple offers a glimpse into local history with ancient documents and a unique Buddha s...

Kokutai-ji Temple

Kokutai-ji Temple

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Kokutai-ji is a historic Zen temple, significant for its Rinzai school heritage and ancient orig...

Shōman-ji Temple

Shōman-ji Temple

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Shomanji is an ancient Jodo Shinshu temple with a rich history and significant cultural properti...

Gankai-ji Temple

Gankai-ji Temple

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Gankai-ji Temple is Toyama's oldest Jodo Shinshu temple, founded by a direct disciple of Shinran...

Senkō-ji Temple

Senkō-ji Temple

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Senkoji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with ancient statues and architecture.

Io-in Temple

Io-in Temple

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Ancient Jodo-shu temple with important statues and a burial mound, worth visiting for history an...

Etchū Kokubun-ji Temple

Etchū Kokubun-ji Temple

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This historic temple, known as Yakushido, houses ancient Buddhist statues and offers a glimpse i...

Rennō-ji Temple

Rennō-ji Temple

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Rennoji Temple, founded in 701, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese Buddhist art and history.

Ryūsen-ji Temple

Ryūsen-ji Temple

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Tateyamaji is a historic Soto Zen temple with a unique origin story and ancient trees.

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