Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

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

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Foodies heading to Osaka, Kuromon Market is a must-visit! Packed with delectable seafood, seasonal fruits, and scrumptious Japanese delicacies like sushi, fugu, and takoyaki, it's a haven for sampling the city's finest food culture. Don't miss out on this popular spot for an authentic culinary adventure.

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Find this Festival by Following the Shouting!

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

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

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia