Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

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

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple