Best around Kansai Spot List

An entertainment hall created by Yoshimoto Kogyo

Enjoy views in every season

Giant Kansai outlets near Kyoto with 230 shops

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

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

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

Enjoy shopping and fine dining

With a history of over 100 years, Tsutenkaku Tower is a symbol of Naniwa, Osaka, and is protected by the third-generation blonde Billiken.

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Relax and relieve yourself of daily stress and exhaustion

The magnificent Azuchi castle has been brought back to life

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Refined, high-quality Japanese stationery and incense

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace