Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

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

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

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.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's 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.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

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.

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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