Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Enjoy the Start of Spring with Cherry Blossoms

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

Famous for its natural boulder cave bath

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Still growing with new attractions added continuously

A 300-m-high, one of Japan's highest buildings, Abeno Harukas is a landmark of Oasaka that features a department store, an art museum and a hotel.

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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