Best around Kansai Spot List

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

Kinosaki’s oldest outdoor bath

Aeon Mall is a shopping mall where you can find everything you need for shopping and dining.

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

Relax and relieve yourself of daily stress and exhaustion

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

Fields of seasonal flowers

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

A treasure trove of anime products

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds