Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

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

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

The traditional god of learning

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.

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction