Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

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

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

View the world six meters below the water surface

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

This shrine is mentioned in the ancient book Nihongi

This observation deck lies at the southern tip of Shionomisaki. The seventh and eighth floors, which are 100 meters above sea level, are observation galleries, commanding a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On a fine day, the vista even takes in the distant Mt. Nachi. On entering the deck, you'll receive a certificate for visiting the southernmost point of Japan's main island as proof of your visit to Shionomisaki. The grasslands at the tip of the cape, called “Boro no Shiba,” stretch out over 100,000 square meters. A restaurant there serves a variety of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

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