Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Two different windows overlooking a garden

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

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

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

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

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

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves