Best around Kansai Spot List

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

An adventure full of thrills

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

A large commercial facility located in front of JR Osaka Station. It is one of the main Yodobashi Camera stores, with additional floors dedicated to fashion stores and restaurants.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Displaying works by master artists

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

Connected directly to Osaka Station

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

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

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

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This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

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.