Best around Kansai Spot List

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

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

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees