Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

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

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

With a history of over 100 years, Tsutenkaku Tower is a symbol of Naniwa, Osaka, and is protected by the third-generation blonde Billiken.

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.