Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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Konchi-in Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”
Matsunoo Taisha Shrine

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Shrines

The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Nashinoki Jinja Shrine

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Shrines

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
Rozan-ji Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu
Shirahige Shrine

Hikone, Nagahama / Shrines

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

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Kegon-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets
Jimyoin

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago
Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Other Architecture

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening
Onsenji Temple

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko / Temples

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Shrines

Famous for its deity of scholarship
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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Jikko-in Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden
Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Shrines

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Himeji-jo Castle

Himeji, Akashi / Castles

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Kodai-ji Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

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Muroji Temple

Asuka, Horyuji Temple / Temples

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains
Nyonindo Temple

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women
Mibu-dera Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka
Nison-in Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

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Giou-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery