Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

Relax and relieve yourself of daily stress and exhaustion

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

Understand and experience a disaster, while learning about minimizing risk and damage from natural disasters

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

Still growing with new attractions added continuously

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.

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women