Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

A large rock protruding into the ocean

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

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

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

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

A relaxing spot above the pond

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

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