Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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

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.

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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.

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

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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.

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo