Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

A truly elegant bay cruise

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

Relax at the first onsen in the Kansai region approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a facility promoting health through onsen bathing

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river

The lively entertainment area that represents Minami, Osaka. It has flourished as a city of theatrical and musical performances with special charming aspects that attract visitors.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A classical red brick building

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

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms