Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

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.

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

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

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

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

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

The animal taxidermy will surprise you