Best around Kansai Spot List

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Here at Shoren-in Temple, Emperor Kanmu prayed for peace for the capital and buried a shogun statue inside its burial mound

The festival highlight is sight of more than 100 boats on the Ogawa river

A butler-guided tour

The former foreign settlement landmark

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

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

A popular spot for taking commemorative photos

An established accommodation that offers a famous onsen and cuisines made from carefully selected ingredients

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

Just a short distance from Expo '70 Commemorative Park! Discover fun and convenience at Aeon Town Ibaraki Ota.

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path

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

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

A large rock protruding into the ocean

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

The animal taxidermy will surprise you