Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

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

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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.