Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

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

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

An ancient temple supported by common people

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

Take your time watching adorable animals

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

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.

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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