Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A rare, underground art museum

One of the most outstanding castle ruins in all of Japan

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

Enjoy the Start of Spring with Cherry Blossoms

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Still growing with new attractions added continuously

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.