Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

Two different windows overlooking a garden

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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

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.

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.

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

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

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

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