Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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.

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

Dresses available for commemorative photos

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

A popular spot for taking commemorative photos