Best around Kansai Spot List

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Arima Hot Spring, located an hour's trip away from Osaka, is known as a retreat in the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. It is famous for being one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

The landmark building for Americamura is here

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature