Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

An ancient temple supported by common people

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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