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Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan

Bangkok, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

A major Bangkok royal temple best known for the rare multi-tiered Loha Prasat, or Metal Castle.

Rattanakosin Buddhist architecture; multi-tiered Loha Prasat structureMajor royal temple known for the Loha Prasat (Metal Castle)

Wat Rong Khun

Chiang Rai, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai

The internationally known White Temple of Chiang Rai, a contemporary Buddhist sacred-art complex created by Chalermchai Kositpipat.

Contemporary Thai Buddhist art and architecture

Wat Saket and the Golden Mount

Bangkok, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok

A historic Bangkok temple crowned by the Golden Mount, a prominent pilgrimage landmark associated with Buddhist relic veneration.

Rattanakosin Buddhist temple and artificial sacred hill with chediMajor Bangkok pilgrimage temple and hilltop reliquary landmark

Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan

Chachoengsao, Chachoengsao

A nationally known temple in Chachoengsao centered on devotion to the revered Buddha image Luang Pho Sothon.

One of eastern Thailand’s most famous Buddhist pilgrimage temples

Wat Suthat Thepwararam

Bangkok, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

A major Bangkok royal temple housing the revered Phra Sri Sakyamuni image and standing beside the historic Giant Swing.

Rattanakosin royal temple architectureFirst-grade royal temple beside Bangkok’s Giant Swing

Wat Traimit

Yaowarat, Bangkok, Samphanthawong, Bangkok

A major Yaowarat temple housing the monumental solid-gold Buddha image known internationally as the Golden Buddha.

Major Bangkok temple and internationally known sanctuary of the Golden Buddha

Yakushi-ji

Nishinokyo, Nara, Nara Prefecture

UNESCO-listed Nara temple dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, with major early Buddhist art and pagodas.

Classical Nara Buddhist temple layoutHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara

Zenko-ji

Nagano, Nagano Prefecture

Ancient Nagano pilgrimage temple open to all sects, centered on a revered hidden Amida image.

Large pilgrimage temple complex

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Templestan’s temple directory is designed to connect sacred places with the information visitors actually use when planning or researching a journey. Search by name and, when structured data is available, refine results by state, deity, pilgrimage, festival, architecture and practical temple attributes.

Use the available filters to narrow the directory, then move through results page by page. Each listing leads to a dedicated temple page so you can continue from broad discovery to practical temple information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Useful guidance for searching and filtering the temple directory.

How can I find a temple by state?

Use the State filter when state data is available in the connected temple provider. Only populated filter categories are shown.

Can I search temples by deity?

Yes. When deity data is available, the directory exposes a Deity filter alongside the main temple search.

Can I filter pilgrimage temples?

A pilgrimage filter appears when real pilgrimage relationships are supplied by the active directory provider.

How often is temple information updated?

Cards can display real updated, source and verification information when those fields are available. Templestan does not invent missing status data.

Can I suggest a missing temple?

Yes. Use the Submit a Sacred Place form to send a temple or other significant sacred place for private editorial review. Suggestions are never published automatically.