Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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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.

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

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

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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.

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

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

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