Best Architecture around Kansai Spot List

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

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

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

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

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

A 300-m-high, one of Japan's highest buildings, Abeno Harukas is a landmark of Oasaka that features a department store, an art museum and a hotel.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

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.

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

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn