Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy views in every season

Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden

A classical red brick building

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

For centuries, Nishiki Market has been known and loved as Kyoto's kitchen.

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

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

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Works related to the Harima area are on display here. The watchful figure of Himeji Castle is beautiful

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

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 castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers