Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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Nonomiya Shrine

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Shrines

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
Kimpusenji Temple

Nara Suburbs / Temples

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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Nashinoki Jinja Shrine

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Shrines

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
Main Tower of Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi / Castles

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

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Kegon-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Yoshimizu Shrine

Nara Suburbs / Shrines

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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Nanzen-ji Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.
Kobe Port Tower

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Landmarks

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky
Ryogen-in Temple

Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama / Temples

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens
Japan Mint (Visit)

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Other Architecture

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

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Saidaiji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall
Shitenno-ji Temple

Shinsekai, Tennouji, Tsuruhashi / Temples

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.
Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-jinja Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine)

Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama / Shrines

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.
Kotaijingu (Naiku)

Ise, Toba, Shima / Shrines

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity
Nison-in Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
To-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”
Namba Yasaka Shrine

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi / Shrines

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask
Hikone Castle

Hikone, Nagahama / Castles

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

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Chionji Temple, Monju Hall

Amanohashidate / Temples

Blessed with knowledge by Monju
Konchi-in Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”