Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

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.

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Two different windows overlooking a garden

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

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.

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

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

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

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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.