Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

A popular spot for taking commemorative photos

This famous western-style residence was the first to open in Kobe

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

A 300-m-high, one of Japan's highest buildings, Abeno Harukas is a landmark of Oasaka that features a department store, an art museum and a hotel.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa