Best around Kansai Spot List

An adventure full of thrills

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Daily necessities, stationery, and more. There’s also a theater!

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

An old town house to relax in

A large rock protruding into the ocean

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

An ancient temple supported by common people

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

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

Beautiful Neo-Renaissance arches

Famous for its natural boulder cave bath

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves