Best around Kansai Spot List

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

A shopping spot with all the top brands

One of Kobe's busiest areas

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Become familiar with the ocean, ships, science, and technology

Various kinds of stores are lined up together, making a unique scenery

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

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

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei