Best around Kansai Spot List

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

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

Your all-in-one outdoor base in Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama, complete with café, accommodation, and gear.

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

Experience how the locals lived during the Showa period

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Enjoy views in every season

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

An adventure full of thrills

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

A massive, lushly green garden

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

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

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

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state