Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

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.

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

Two different windows overlooking a garden

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden