Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

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.

A unique, symmetrical building

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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.

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

Dresses available for commemorative photos

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

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

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

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves