Best around Kansai Spot List

Here at Shoren-in Temple, Emperor Kanmu prayed for peace for the capital and buried a shogun statue inside its burial mound

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

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

The landmark building for Americamura is here

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A large-scale shopping complex located in front of Sannomiya station

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

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

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

It’s not just about the animals! Enjoy this sprawling park and its many notable points

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains