Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

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 thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

Two different windows overlooking a garden

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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