Kinkakuji Temple, also known as Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Temple in the northern part of Kyoto. It is known for its top two floors, which are covered in gold leaf.

Ginkakuji Temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple that was built to be a retirement villa for Ashikaga Yoshimasa.

Tenryuji Temple is one of the most important temples in the Arashiyama District and has a garden that has been around for centuries.

The Byodoin Temple was built by Fujiwara Yorimichi, the Chief Adviser to the Emperor, in 1053. It was originally a rural villa owned by his father.

Ryoanji Temple has one of the most famous rock garden in Japan, which brings in hundreds of visitors a day.

Shugakuin Imperial Villa was built in the 17th century for Emperor Gomizuno and has multiple structures with beautiful gardens.

Tofukuji Temple is best known for its autumn colors around the Tsutenkyo Bridge, which extends through a valley of maple of trees.

The Katsura Imperial Villa has a Japanese garden, which is considered a masterpiece along with great examples of Japanese architecture.

Saihoji Temple is commonly known as Kokedera (Moss Temple) and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.

Kokoen Garden is located on the west side of Himeji Castle and consists of 9 different gardens.

Isuien is a Japanese style garden located in Nara. The garden was established in the Meiji era, and is a walking garden to enjoy the scenic view of Nara.

Daitokuji Temple features five different rock gardens that embody the teachings of Zen Buddhism.

Nanzenji Temple is located at the foot of the Higashiyama Mountains and is one the head temples of the Rinzai Sect of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

Sorakuen Garden is located in the center of Kobe and is a traditional Japanese landscape garden.

Genkyuen Garden is a Japanese landscape garden and located on the grounds of Hikone Castle.

Shisendo Temple was a mountain hermitage built by Ishikawa Jozan, a scholar, landscape architect, and soldier.

Konchiin Temple is a sub temple of Nanzenji and has a garden that was designed by Kobori Enshu, a famous garden designer and tea master.

Fujikawa Koukaen is a bonsai nursery and a place for apprentices and students to practice their craft.

Yoshikien Garden is a traditional Japanese style garden located in Nara and established around 1919 during the Meiji Period.