Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Spend your time comfortably in the visitor's lodging at a first-class ryokan

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

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

An old town house to relax in

A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The festival highlight is sight of more than 100 boats on the Ogawa river

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

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.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons