Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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.

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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.

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.