Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

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.

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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

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.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves