A couple of minutes' walk apart just near Mishima-Hirokoji station, these two small temples are worth stopping off at if you're in that part of town. Renkei-ji has a tranquil carp pond in a pleasant garden with venerable statues and lanterns lurking among the greenery; Jorin-ji is more austere, with unusual demons looking down at you from under the eaves of the main hall, a long row of detailed individual statues, and little carved figures holding the sign in place under the roof of the gate.
- 1 min read
Renkei-ji and Jorin-ji
Two peaceful Mishima temples
Explore nearby
Top Articles
-
![Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters]( "Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters")
1Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters
Culture -
![Japanese Convenience Store Coffee: Ultimate Guide]( "Japanese Convenience Store Coffee: Ultimate Guide")
2Japanese Convenience Store Coffee: Ultimate Guide
Food -
![One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa]( "One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa")
3One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa
Chiba - Sponsored -
![7 Must-See Temples and Shrines in Tokyo]( "7 Must-See Temples and Shrines in Tokyo")
47 Must-See Temples and Shrines in Tokyo
Tokyo -
![Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in Asakusa]( "Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in Asakusa")
5Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki: Premium Eel & Wagyu Beef in Asakusa
Tokyo -
![Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 Japan Car Tour: Cars, Culture & The Open Road]( "Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 Japan Car Tour: Cars, Culture & The Open Road")
6Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 Japan Car Tour: Cars, Culture & The Open Road
Chiba -
![I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation]( "I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation")
7I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation
Culture -
![Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond]( "Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond")
8Explore Kujukuri, Chiba and Beyond
Chiba - Sponsored -
![Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway]( "Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway")
9Azumino, Japan’s Peaceful Highland Getaway
Nagano - Sponsored -
![Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026]( "Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026")
10Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026
Food
-
![Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan]( "Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan")
1Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
![Edogawa Fireworks Festival]( "Edogawa Fireworks Festival")
2Edogawa Fireworks Festival
Tokyo -
![The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo]( "The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo")
3The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
![Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo]( "Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo")
4Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
![Yodogawa Fireworks Festival]( "Yodogawa Fireworks Festival")
5Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Osaka -
![Summer Comiket]( "Summer Comiket")
6Summer Comiket
Tokyo -
![September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)]( "September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)")
7September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
8Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
Nara -
![Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition]( "Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition")
9Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition
Tokyo -
![Gion Matsuri]( "Gion Matsuri")
10Gion Matsuri
Kyoto
