Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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Kofuku-ji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Anraku-ji Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing
Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Shrines

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Kurumazaki-Jinja Shrine

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Shrines

Known for its god that brings economic blessings
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine

Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama / Shrines

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
Onsenji Temple

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko / Temples

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen
Kojindo

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”
Sanzen-in Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

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Toyo'uke-daijingu (Geku)

Ise, Toba, Shima / Shrines

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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Jingo-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)
Motoise Kono Shrine

Amanohashidate / Shrines

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

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Yokan Nagaya (French House)

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Other Architecture

A unique, symmetrical building
Houkou-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu
Kyukyoryuchi 38 Ban-kan

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Other Architecture

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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Hikone Castle

Hikone, Nagahama / Castles

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable
Mibu-dera Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka
Heian-jingu Shrine

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Shrines

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

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Ben’s House

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / Other Architecture

The animal taxidermy will surprise you