Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties

Learn about sake brewing

Cruise around the beautiful, rias coastline of Ago Bay

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing

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

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

Relax at the first onsen in the Kansai region approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a facility promoting health through onsen bathing

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Kinosaki’s oldest outdoor bath

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

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