Best around Kansai Spot List

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

One of the world’s largest tombs built around the mid-fifth century

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

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

Aeon Mall is a shopping mall where you can find everything you need for shopping and dining.

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”