Best around Kansai Spot List

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A resort outlet where you can enjoy shopping and various activities that take advantage of the waterfront environment, offering an extraordinary experience.

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

Welcome to Duty-free shop ”LAOX”

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

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

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

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

The lively entertainment area that represents Minami, Osaka. It has flourished as a city of theatrical and musical performances with special charming aspects that attract visitors.

A select shop with a wide selection of books and goods

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all 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 hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

A vast, luxurious resort of 198,000 square meters filled with nature

A huge offering of fresh seafood. Perfect for meals and souvenir-hunting