Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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.

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

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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

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