Best around Kansai Spot List

Enjoy stunning views of Osaka Bay! Shop for gear and apparel, then relax at the scenic café.

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

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

A vast, luxurious resort of 198,000 square meters filled with nature

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

A unique, symmetrical building

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Welcome to Duty-free shop ”LAOX”

Works related to the Harima area are on display here. The watchful figure of Himeji Castle is beautiful

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Learn about sake brewing

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state