Best around Kansai Spot List

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

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.

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

The traditional god of learning

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

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A classical red brick building

Approximately 40 minutes by train from Umeda.Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport EXPOCITY with about 300 shops.

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Southern Osaka's hippest place, where the all the trendy young people go

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

Women of all ages patronize this shop

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

View the world six meters below the water surface

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