Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

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

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

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

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

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

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.

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

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

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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