Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

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

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

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

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.

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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.

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum