Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

Southern Osaka's hippest place, where the all the trendy young people go

Displaying works by master artists

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Cruise around the beautiful, rias coastline of Ago Bay

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

Built on the Naniwanomiya Site, the museum allows visitors to learn about the history of Osaka from ancient times to the present.

Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

One of the most outstanding castle ruins in all of Japan

Enjoy performances from maiko up close