Best around Kansai Spot List

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

The traditional god of learning

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Foodies heading to Osaka, Kuromon Market is a must-visit! Packed with delectable seafood, seasonal fruits, and scrumptious Japanese delicacies like sushi, fugu, and takoyaki, it's a haven for sampling the city's finest food culture. Don't miss out on this popular spot for an authentic culinary adventure.

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Find this Festival by Following the Shouting!

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.

This veteran inn boasts traditions carried on from the Genroku era

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

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

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

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism