Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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.

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

Dresses available for commemorative photos

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

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

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

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.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

Displaying works by master artists

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.”

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