Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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.

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Imparts the history of Nada sake brewing

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

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

A Cultural Procession to Celebrate the More Than 1000 Year History of Kyoto

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

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.

Popular with tourists, check out this shopping district and its old Japan feel

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

A toy museum where you can enjoy picking out favorites

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.