Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

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

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

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

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

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

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

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

An ancient temple supported by common people