Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

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

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

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.