Best around Kansai Spot List

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street

Two different windows overlooking a garden

A nationally designated Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, overflowing with exotic appeal

One of the world’s largest tombs built around the mid-fifth century

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring