Best around Kansai Spot List

Southern Osaka's hippest place, where the all the trendy young people go

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

A large rock protruding into the ocean

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

Enjoy the Start of Spring with Cherry Blossoms

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

Enjoy the breathtaking view

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties