Best around Kansai Spot List

An estate where Kishu samurai resided

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

A cozy onsen hotel where kids are welcome

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

A huge offering of fresh seafood. Perfect for meals and souvenir-hunting

Conveniently located next to the station. A completely western-style outdoor bath

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Enjoy Osamu Tezuka’s world all with your family

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains

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

Adventure islands