Best around Kansai Spot List

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Shinsen-en Garden

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Temples

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves
Kongobuji Temple

Wakayama, Koyasan / Temples

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple
Nachi Falls (Hirou Shrine)

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off
Shitenno-ji Temple

Shinsekai, Tennouji, Tsuruhashi / Temples

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

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Arimahon Onsen Kin no Yu

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko / Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron
Art Postcard Gallery KYOTO BENRIDO Kyoto Sanjyo Tominokoji shop

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace / Gift Shops

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks
Heian-jingu Shrine

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Shrines

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

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Ninen-zaka

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Historical Places

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere
Nanzen-ji Temple

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Temples

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

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano / History Museums

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures
Kyoto Musuem of Crafts and Design

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Other Sightseeing

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Other Nature

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.

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Daikaku-ji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

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

Himeji, Akashi / Temples

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple
Seiryoji Temple

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Temples

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

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Kasugataisha Shrine MANYOU Botanical Garden

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial
Engetsu Island

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Other Nature

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Osaka Suburbs / Shrines

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

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Adventure World

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Theme Parks

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

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Isuien Garden

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Gardens

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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