Best around Kansai Spot List

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

The island of adored jewelry

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

A truly elegant bay cruise

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Visit the adjoining Kirei-kan annex for a new, beautiful you

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

View the world six meters below the water surface

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Various kinds of stores are lined up together, making a unique scenery

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

An old town house to relax in

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site