Best around Kansai Spot List

A large commercial facility located in front of JR Osaka Station. It is one of the main Yodobashi Camera stores, with additional floors dedicated to fashion stores and restaurants.

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

Experience how the locals lived during the Showa period

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.

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Visit the adjoining Kirei-kan annex for a new, beautiful you

One of the most outstanding castle ruins in all of Japan

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

A great place to stop by going to and leaving the park

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara