Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

A large rock protruding into the ocean

An entertainment hall created by Yoshimoto Kogyo

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

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

Enjoy Osamu Tezuka’s world all with your family

One of Kobe's busiest areas

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

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

The festival highlight is sight of more than 100 boats on the Ogawa river

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

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

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

Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing

Displaying works by master artists

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A metropolitan museum where you can experience art up close