Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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

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

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

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

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei