Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Nara’s Great Buddha is seated here

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

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

Every Tuesday is free ladies' day this season!

A three-tiered pagoda and world heritage site, 1200 years old

This famous shrine blossoms in full glory from season to season with its flowers

A temple with a living, breathing aesthetic sense of the tea ceremony

See the brave figures of twelve protective deities

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

See “Thunder of the Dragon” during special viewings

50 minutes from Kyoto. Fine trails with superb views looking down on lake Biwako.

A famous winter event in Kyu-Kyoryuchi

Check out an Ageya (elegant-restaurant) of the red-light district from the Edo period

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

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

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.”

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

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

This open-air bath is right next to Shirahama Beach. Since you can wear a swimsuit while soaking in this pool-like bathtub, it's convenient to visit after a day at the beach. The hot water that springs from its own source is constantly replenished, ensuring the water is always fresh. During the non-summer seasons, it's used as a footbath instead.