Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

A 300-m-high, one of Japan's highest buildings, Abeno Harukas is a landmark of Oasaka that features a department store, an art museum and a hotel.

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

Adventure islands

A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

Become familiar with the ocean, ships, science, and technology

A metropolitan museum where you can experience art up close

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

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

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

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi