Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Experience the sensibility of an artist

A truly elegant bay cruise

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

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

A toy museum where you can enjoy picking out favorites

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

Enjoy views in every season

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

Famous for its natural boulder cave bath

A massive, lushly green garden

A classical red brick building

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

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

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple