Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

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

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

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

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi