Best around Kansai Spot List

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

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

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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.

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lots of beautiful roses

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Adventure islands

Enjoyable for all ages, offering everything from food, general goods, and fashion

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level