Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

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.

An adventure full of thrills

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

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

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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

Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism