Best around Kansai Spot List

A treasure trove of anime products

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

One of Kobe's busiest areas

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

Southern Osaka's hippest place, where the all the trendy young people go

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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.

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

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

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

Women of all ages patronize this shop

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

A traditional accommodation with a Japanese-style garden of 1,980 square meters that was painstakingly landscaped