Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

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.

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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.

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

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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