Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

An old town house to relax in

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

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei