Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

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

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.

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

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

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains