Best around Kansai Spot List

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

Feel like you’re in Spain with parades, shows, and attractions

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

Search for your favorite aroma

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

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

Foodies heading to Osaka, Kuromon Market is a must-visit! Packed with delectable seafood, seasonal fruits, and scrumptious Japanese delicacies like sushi, fugu, and takoyaki, it's a haven for sampling the city's finest food culture. Don't miss out on this popular spot for an authentic culinary adventure.

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

The island of adored jewelry

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Enjoy the four seasons of Osaka from the river's surface