Best Temples around Kansai Spot List

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

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

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.

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

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

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

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

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

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

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

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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