Kansai is one of the oldest regions of Japan. Its most famous cities as definitely Kyoto, Osaka and Nara.
When travelling to Kansai region of Japan, you cannot miss the ancient and incredible city Kyoto, or the crowded busy city of Osaka. Shrines and emples represent Japanese identity, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto or Todai-ji in Nara, etc.. Today, let us take you to the 10 best temples and shrines that you should in your list when visiting Kansai.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Shrine grounds are open 24 hours a day |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Fushimi Inari Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-641-7331 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushimi_Inari-taisha |
Kinkakuji
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The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 400 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-0013 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji |
Todaiji
The Daibutsu is the highlight feature of this fascinating ancient Nara temple
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| Business Hours | April～October 7:30am-5:30pm November～March 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Price | Adults: 600 YEN Child: 300 YEN |
| Address | Todai-ji, 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara-shi, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-22-5511 |
| Website | http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
| Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
Kasuga Taisha
The gods are there among the tranquil forest and the radiant red shrine
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| Business Hours | April - September: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM October - March: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Special admission to the front of the Main Sanctuary: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Kasugataisha Museum: 10:00 AM - ５:00 PM Meoto Daikokusha: 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM Botanical Garden: March - November 9:00AM - 5:00PM December - February 9:00AM - 4:30PM (Opening hours may vary due to ceremonies or events) Special admission area closed from around March 8 - March 13 and around December 20 - January 7 It is also closed from 9:40 AM - 12:00 PM on the following days: The 1st, 11th, and 21st day of each month, the Coming-of-Age Day in January, Setsubun in February, February 17, March 14 and 15, April 3, the third Friday of May, May 5, May 10, August 7, August 15, October 9, November 3 and 23, December 17. (Closing hours may vary) May be closed at times other than those above for irregular ceremonies. |
| Price | Adults: 500 YEN Kasugataisha Museum Adults: 500 YEN College/High school students: 300 YEN Junior/Elementary school students: 200 YEN Man’yo Botanical Garden Adults: 500 YEN Children: 250 YEN |
| Address | Kasuga-taisha 160 Kasuganocho Nara, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-22-7788 |
| Website | http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html |
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
The main shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines. It is beloved by the people of Osaka for the Taiko-bashi Bridge and the Hattatsu-san Festival
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6672-0753 |
| Website | http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/shritemp/sumiyoshitaisha.html |
Sanjusangen-do
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A museum of Buddhist statues – 1001 life size statues of Senju Kannon
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Rengeoin Sanjusangendo, 657 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-0467 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanj%C5%ABsangen-d%C5%8D |
Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji)
Ginkakuji, or “Temple of the Silver Pavilion,” is a representation of the Higashiyama culture or traditional Japanese culture at its finest
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Higashiyama Jisho-ji, 2 Ginkakujicho Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-771-5725 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkaku-ji |
Toshodai-ji
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A World Heritage temple preserving a hint of the Tempyo culture till the present day
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 13-46 Gojocho Nara-shi, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-33-7900 |
| Website | http://www.toshodaiji.jp/english/index.html |
Ryoan-ji
Relax in the famous Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Ryōan-ji, 13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-463-2216 |
| Website | http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/ |
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