Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

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

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

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

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

View the world six meters below the water surface

Displaying works by master artists

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

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

An ancient temple supported by common people

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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.

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains