Best around Kansai Spot List

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Understand and experience a disaster, while learning about minimizing risk and damage from natural disasters

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

Feel like you’re in Spain with parades, shows, and attractions

Enjoy shopping and fine dining

A toy museum where you can enjoy picking out favorites

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

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

A shopping street for cooking supplies

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.

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

The most popular of Kinosaki’s outdoor baths. The dynamic waterfall is a favorite

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here