Best around Kansai Spot List

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

A movie theater and 130 specialty stores in the Kyoto Station area

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Learn about sake brewing

Enjoy shopping and fine dining

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A metropolitan museum where you can experience art up close

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

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

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.