Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Okukannnabe slopes locate at the highest elevation among ski resorts in the Kannnabe Kogen area, which is 2hrs from Osaka and it is proud of its wide varieties of courses.

With ancient living and meditation quarters

Japan's oldest convent was a gift from Prince Shotoku to his mother

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

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.”

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

A famous winter event in Kyu-Kyoryuchi

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

Famous for its national treasure, a statue of Miroku Bosatsu

Every Tuesday is free ladies' day this season!

Mausoleum architecture representative of the early Edo period

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

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

Located just one meter away from the sea, this is a public open-air bath that Shirahama Onsen is famous for. According to the ancient history books, such as the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) and the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), Prince Arima visited this place about 1,350 years ago.

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

The orderly lineup of 1001 thousand-armed Kannon is superb

This attraction features a half-size replica of a Viking ship and exhibits related to the children's book author Hans Christian Andersen. Delightful goods made in Denmark are also for sale.