Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

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

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

An old town house to relax in

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.

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.

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

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

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.

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.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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