Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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.

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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

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

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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

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.

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

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

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