Best around Kansai Spot List

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

A massive, lushly green garden

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

For centuries, Nishiki Market has been known and loved as Kyoto's kitchen.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

It’s not just about the animals! Enjoy this sprawling park and its many notable points

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

A select shop with a wide selection of books and goods

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

A relaxing spot above the pond

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

The former foreign settlement landmark