Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

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.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

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

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

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

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 traditional god of learning

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

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

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

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask