Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

An ancient ritual practice in which several deer are chased down to have their antlers trimmed

An inn within the temple complex

With ancient living and meditation quarters

A famous winter event in Kyu-Kyoryuchi

A shrine to the beautiful Mount Miwa, worshiped since ancient times

Every Tuesday is free ladies' day this season!

Famous for its national treasure, a statue of Miroku Bosatsu

The head temple of Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji School and affectionately referred to as ”Onishi-san” in the Shichijo Horikawa district.

The head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Buddhism is located within walking distance from Kyoto Station. The local residents refer to it affectionately as ”Ohigashi-san.”

The oldest surviving building of Todaiji Temple. All the Buddhist statues stored here are national treasures

Offer a prayer to Japan's largest Buddha statue in its oldest temple

Enjoy the refreshing experience of skiing at night on powder snow.

It has good access and takes only about 2 hours from Osaka. Slopes are compact but you never get tired with the course designs.

Nara’s Great Buddha is seated here

See “Thunder of the Dragon” during special viewings

One of Japan's famous ancient temples, quietly nestled in Ikaruga

Be healed by the wabi-sabi of this Muromachi-period elegant garden that transcends space and time

A magnificent shrine dedicated to Emperor Jinmu and his Empress

A famous spot for cherry blossoms which line a path along the Okawa River