Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

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

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

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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.

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

An ancient temple supported by common people

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.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

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