Best around Kansai Spot List

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

A movie theater and 130 specialty stores in the Kyoto Station area(AEON MALL)

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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

A treasure trove of anime products

Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

A shopping spot with all the top brands

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

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

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.

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.

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

Still growing with new attractions added continuously

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge