Best around Kansai Spot List

A cozy onsen hotel where kids are welcome

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

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

The traditional god of learning

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Every day's a festival at this shopping street

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures

A treasure trove of anime products

Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.