Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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Toyo'uke-daijingu (Geku)

Ise, Toba, Shima / Shrines

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami
Jakko-in Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Otsu, Kusatsu / Shrines

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
Osaka City Central Public Hall

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Other Architecture

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima
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.
Kurama-dera Temple

Kurama, Kifune / Temples

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.
Honno-ji Temple

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Temples

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga
Japan Mint (Visit)

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Other Architecture

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Osaka Suburbs / Shrines

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”
Maiko Marine Promenade

Awaji Island, Maiko / Landmarks

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level
Honpukuji: The Water Temple

Awaji Island, Maiko / Temples

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall
Goou Jinja Shrine

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Shrines

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body
Mibu-dera Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

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

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Shrines

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
Gangoji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

An ancient temple supported by common people
Tofuku-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi / Shrines

Famous for its deity of scholarship
Tenjuan Garden

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa
Honen-in Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn
Mimurotoji Temple

Fushimi, Uji / Temples

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”