Best around Kansai Spot List

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

Take a relaxed trip around Ine Bay by boat

Brand-name goods at bargain prices

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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.

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

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

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness