Best around Kansai Spot List

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

A shopping street for cooking supplies

A treasure trove of anime products

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

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

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

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

An adventure full of thrills

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

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

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

Enjoy views in every season

Enjoy the four seasons of Osaka from the river's surface

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple