Best around Kansai Spot List

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

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

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

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

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

Women of all ages patronize this shop

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

View the world six meters below the water surface

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.