Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

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.

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

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

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

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

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.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

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

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

This famous western-style residence was the first to open in Kobe

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu