Best around Kansai Spot List

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

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

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Dresses available for commemorative photos

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

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

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

Check out the must-see views from one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels

Lively Mie outlets with 300 shops and theme park vibe

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman