Best around Kansai Spot List

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Conveniently located next to the station. A completely western-style outdoor bath

The nation’s head Koyasan Shingon-shu temple

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

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

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms