Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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Toshodaiji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen
Sanzen-in Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

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Jojakko-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

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.

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Tenryu-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

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Shin nyo-do Temple

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves
Kodai-ji Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

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.

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Tenjuan Garden

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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Tofuku-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

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.

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Kimpusenji Temple

Nara Suburbs / Temples

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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Daigo-ji Temple

Fushimi, Uji / Temples

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.

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Kongobuji Temple

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple
To-ji Temple

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Temples

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

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Danjo Garan Sacred Temple Complex

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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Ryoan-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

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

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Daikaku-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
Jimyoin

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

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

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Temples

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage
Gangoji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Temples

An ancient temple supported by common people
Mibu-dera Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

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

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi / Temples

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