Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

View the world six meters below the water surface

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Become familiar with the ocean, ships, science, and technology

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Enjoy the four seasons of Osaka from the river's surface

Foodies heading to Osaka, Kuromon Market is a must-visit! Packed with delectable seafood, seasonal fruits, and scrumptious Japanese delicacies like sushi, fugu, and takoyaki, it's a haven for sampling the city's finest food culture. Don't miss out on this popular spot for an authentic culinary adventure.

Enjoy views in every season

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron