Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Learn about sake brewing

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

The traditional god of learning

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Take a relaxed trip around Ine Bay by boat

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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.

Enjoy views in every season