Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The summit has a very wide open space that will get you addicted once you experience it. There is also a refreshing wooded run. The ticket covers Sky Valley as well.

This is a park that was built by reconstructing and maintaining a scenic spot called Maiko Beach. Stretching about 800 meters along the coast, the beach is the best location to view the illumination of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. It's a great spot for spending a romantic moment with the gentle sound of the surf as the backdrop. Pets are not allowed in the beach area.

Lots to enjoy, lots of ways to enjoy it

Pick up your items at the airport counter upon arrival in Japan.

This is the remains of the garden of Daijo-in Temple, which was a monzeki temple (a temple of high rank where members of the imperial family and nobility enter the priesthood) of Kofuku-ji Temple. After the restoration was completed in 2010, these remains were made open to the public. You can also see them from Daijo-in Temple Garden Culture Hall located in the south of the garden.

Built in the Gongen-zukuri style, this shrine was founded by the lord of the Kishu domain, Yorinobu Tokugawa, in 1621 to enshrine his father Ieyasu. Similar to Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine, the magnificent shrine pavilion is surrounded by sculptures by Jingoro Hidari and wall paintings by Tanyu Kano. Seven shrine structures including the Haiden, the Honden, and the vermillion Romon Gate, are designated as national Important Cultural Properties. At the shrine, Mikoshitogyo, which is one of the great festivals called Wakamatsuri, takes place where men carry mikoshi (portable shrine carried in festivals) and courageously descend 108 steps, followed by a parade of 1,000 people.

The mecca of alpine board and ski competitions located 21Km (30minutes) from Youkahyonosen IC on the KitaKinki-Toyooka Expressway

Outstanding access!! Easy approach from Kansai and Nagoya areas! Enjoy powder snow until your heart's content.

A new ski resort, the first to newly open in the past 14 years. This is a facility not only for skiing but also for enjoying a stay.

Strong Chinese influence, rare in Kitano

Founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai, this is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, boasting a history of 1,200 years. Scattered across the mountain at approximately 900 meters above sea level are 117 temples, including Kongobu-ji Temple, forming a large religious town. With Danjogaran and Okuno-in at its core, this sacred territory has been visited by large number of Kukai's followers. Since the town is surrounded by forests, Mt. Koya is a great place to enjoy some hiking while visiting the temples.

A bathhouse exuding old-fashioned charm

Artworks that blend in well with traditional Japanese houses are displayed

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

Established by Emperor Shirakawa during the Heian Period, the temple's name derives from the ingo (posthumous Buddhist name) of Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun of the Muromachi bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). While exploring the precinct, you'll find the graves of Yoshiakira and Masatsura Kusunoki, the busho (military commander) of Nancho (Southern Court) located next to each other. Masatsura was much respected by Yoshiakira even though he was an enemy general. During autumn, the maple leaves turn a striking red (visitors are not allowed to bring in a tripod stand or a unipod).

The large scale ski area! High quality snow and the rich variation of trails are amongst the many attractions.

Since it was established on August 1, 1924 to host the national high school baseball tournament, Koshien has been a mecca for baseball lovers for over 90 years. The Koshien Liner Vision is set under the huge roof called Ginsan. There, you can enjoy the original gourmet food and a collaboration menu with players.

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January