Best around Kansai Spot List

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

An ancient temple supported by common people

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

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

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

Learn about sake brewing

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Women of all ages patronize this shop

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

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto