Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

A large rock protruding into the ocean

With a history of over 100 years, Tsutenkaku Tower is a symbol of Naniwa, Osaka, and is protected by the third-generation blonde Billiken.

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Imparts the history of Nada sake brewing

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

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.

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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

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

Enjoy the Start of Spring with Cherry Blossoms

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

Find this Festival by Following the Shouting!

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.