Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Still growing with new attractions added continuously

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

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

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

A large rock protruding into the ocean

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

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

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

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

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

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

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

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

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.