Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display

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

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

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

An entertainment hall created by Yoshimoto Kogyo

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”

Works related to the Harima area are on display here. The watchful figure of Himeji Castle is beautiful

A popular spot for taking commemorative photos

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

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

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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.

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia