Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

Dresses available for commemorative photos

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.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

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

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

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

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.