Best around Kansai Spot List

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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.

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

A seaside resort hotel where every room overlooks the ocean and you can relax at the beauty salon or the pool

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Denim made using traditional methods

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

A relaxing spot above the pond

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto