Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of 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.

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Relax and relieve yourself of daily stress and exhaustion

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

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

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

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

Fields of seasonal flowers

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine