Best around Kansai Spot List

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

Experience how the locals lived during the Showa period

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Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

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

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

The longest shopping street in Japan, bustling with around 800 stores

The festival highlight is sight of more than 100 boats on the Ogawa river

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Displaying works by master artists

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

A cobblestone road thick with the atmosphere of old Osaka

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Steps from Osaka-Umeda Station! Find outdoor gear, apparel, and a dedicated fishing corner.