Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

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.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Two different windows overlooking a garden

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa