Best around Kansai Spot List

A 300-m-high, one of Japan's highest buildings, Abeno Harukas is a landmark of Oasaka that features a department store, an art museum and a hotel.

Popular with tourists, check out this shopping district and its old Japan feel

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Packed full of nutrients from plants from Japan and China

A toy museum where you can enjoy picking out favorites

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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.

Arima Hot Spring, located an hour's trip away from Osaka, is known as a retreat in the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. It is famous for being one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.

Kobe’s Chinatown has many famous specialties

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

Women of all ages patronize this shop

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

An ancient temple supported by common people

Gaze out on a fantastic aerial view of the city 173 meters up

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

"Abeno Harukas" is the tallest building in Osaka, a landmark where you can enjoy an observation deck, shopping, and dining.