Best Visiting around Kansai Spot List

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

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

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street

Relax at the first onsen in the Kansai region approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a facility promoting health through onsen bathing

Feel like you’re in Spain with parades, shows, and attractions