Best around Kansai Spot List

A shopping street for cooking supplies

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.

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

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.

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

A relaxing spot above the pond

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

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

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

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.

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

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Gaze out on a fantastic aerial view of the city 173 meters up