Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

An ancient temple supported by common people

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

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

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

The traditional god of learning

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design

With a history of over 100 years, Tsutenkaku Tower is a symbol of Naniwa, Osaka, and is protected by the third-generation blonde Billiken.

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.