Best around Kansai Spot List

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

An ancient temple supported by common people

This veteran inn boasts traditions carried on from the Genroku era

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

Conveniently located next to the station. A completely western-style outdoor bath

Experience how the locals lived during the Showa period

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

A source for modern fashion trends

Fun and easy open-air hot spring bathing