Best around Kansai Spot List

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

Daily necessities, stationery, and more. There’s also a theater!

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A spring born of the prayers of a Buddhist monk named Dochi

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

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

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

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.

An entertainment hall created by Yoshimoto Kogyo

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

The island of adored jewelry

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

The magnificent Azuchi castle has been brought back to life

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”