Best around Kansai Spot List

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

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Denim made using traditional methods

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Cruise around the beautiful, rias coastline of Ago Bay

A treasure trove of anime products

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

Enjoy the breathtaking view

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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