Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

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.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

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

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.

Displaying works by master artists

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck