Osaka & Kansai 景點列表

金閣寺

Kinkaku-ji’s gleaming Golden Pavilion, its top two floors sheathed in thin gold leaf, appears to float above a mirror-l…

伏見稲荷大社

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is the chief shrine dedicated to the kami Inari, set at the foot of Mount Inari. Walk thr…

清水寺

Set on the eastern slopes of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera is a centuries-old Buddhist temple devoted to Jūichimen Kannon and on…

嵐山

Nestled on Kyoto’s western edge, Arashiyama pairs a dramatic mountain backdrop with riverside charm and nationally prot…

嵐山竹林の小径

Stroll down the towering Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and listen as sunlight sifts through swaying stalks while a tranquil r…

二条城

Nijō Castle in Kyoto is a sprawling flatland fortress with two concentric rings of fortifications surrounding the Ninom…

東寺

Tō-ji, founded by Kūkai and crowned by Kyoto’s iconic five‑story pagoda, offers a serene window into medieval Japanese…

祇園

Gion is Kyoto’s atmospheric geisha quarter beside Yasaka Shrine, born in the Sengoku era and famed for its wooden machi…

錦市場

Step into Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s bustling food arcade where centuries-old shops sell pickles, fresh seafood, sweets an…

哲学の道

Stroll the peaceful, cherry-tree-lined canal path between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji, where seasonal blossoms and quiet w…

南禅寺

Set on the site of Emperor Kameyama’s former detached palace, Nanzen-ji is a serene Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1291 a…

平安神宮

Heian Shrine in Kyoto’s Sakyō ward is a distinguished Shinto complex officially ranked as a Beppyō Jinja and protected…

京都タワー

Rising directly across from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower is the city's tallest landmark and an ideal first stop for stunn…

京都御所

Step back into Japan's imperial past at the Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kamigyō-ku, the emperor's former residence until 1…

龍安寺

Tucked into northwest Kyoto, Ryoan-ji is a Zen temple famed for its kare-sansui rock garden—15 carefully placed stones…

銀閣寺

Perched on Kyoto’s eastern hills, Ginkaku-ji (Jishō-ji) is a quiet Muromachi-era Zen temple that helped define the refi…

東福寺

Tōfuku-ji is a major Zen temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama, beloved for the sweeping views of maple foliage from its famous…

平等院

Byōdō-in in Uji, just outside Kyoto, is a late-Heian Buddhist temple prized for its graceful architecture and tranquil…

三十三間堂

Step into Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto’s Higashiyama and walk along its unusually long wooden hall, where 1,001 carved Kanno…

仁和寺

Ninna-ji, the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism in western Kyoto, was founded in AD 888 by Emperor Ud…

天龍寺

Tenryu-ji is the chief temple of the Rinzai Tenryu-ji school, founded in 1339 by Ashikaga Takauji and steeped in imperi…

嵯峨野トロッコ列車

Ride the Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto for a leisurely, nostalgic trip along the Sagano Scenic Line—retro carriages an…

嵐山モンキーパーク

Perched atop Mount Arashiyama across the Ōi River, Iwatayama Monkey Park is home to a lively troop of some 120 wild Jap…

大阪城

Osaka Castle rises in the heart of the city as one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, famed for its role in the 16th‑cen…

道頓堀

Dotonbori is Osaka’s neon-soaked playground along the canal, famous for its giant illuminated signs, quirky storefronts…

新世界

Shinsekai is Osaka’s gloriously gritty retro quarter centered on the towering Tsutenkaku — a living time capsule where…

通天閣

Tsutenkaku rises above Shinsekai as Osaka’s retro landmark — head up to the 91‑meter observation deck for sweeping city…

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン

Set on the waterfront in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan turns blockbuster movies into full-on experiences with a mix of…

四天王寺

Shitennoji in Osaka is one of Japan’s oldest officially administered Buddhist temples, where centuries of history meet…

住吉大社

Sumiyoshi Taisha is Osaka’s venerable coastal shrine and the head of all Sumiyoshi shrines, famed for its rare Sumiyosh…

なんば

Namba is the buzzing heart of Osaka’s Minami, where neon-lit streets, lively shopping arcades and endless eateries clus…

梅田スカイビル

Rising as two glass-clad towers joined by sky bridges, the Umeda Sky Building treats visitors to a thrill — ride the op…

あべのハルカス

Abeno Harukas soars 300 meters above southern Osaka, combining a supertall skyscraper with adjoining annexes full of sh…

黒門市場

Kuromon Market is Osaka’s bustling food arcade where row after row of stalls sell the freshest seafood, produce and rea…

万博記念公園

Set on the former site of Expo '70 just north of Osaka, this vast 264-hectare park blends open lawns and forested grove…

箕面の滝

Minoo Falls is a peaceful, easy-to-reach waterfall tucked into a maple-lined park just outside Osaka. Walk the shaded t…

海遊館

Set on Osaka Bay in Minato ward, Kaiyukan impresses with its sheer scale — when it opened it was the world's largest pu…

天保山

Ride the towering Tempozan Ferris Wheel at Tempozan Harbor Village — a 112.5‑meter landmark that frames sweeping views…

HEP FIVE

HEP Five is a lively shopping and entertainment complex in Umeda, Osaka, famous for its bright red rooftop Ferris wheel…

アメリカ村

Amerikamura, often called “Ame-mura,” is a lively shopping and entertainment quarter just west of Shinsaibashi, stretch…

中之島

Nakanoshima is a leafy, 3‑km‑long sandbar at the heart of Osaka that splits the old Yodo into the Tosabori and Dōjima r…

天王寺動物園

Tennoji Zoo is a compact, century-old city zoo tucked into Tennoji Park where families can meet animals from around the…

奈良公園

Nara Park is a serene, historic green space at the foot of Mount Wakakusa where over 1,200 free-roaming sika deer—desig…

東大寺

Tōdai-ji in Nara is a UNESCO World Heritage temple famed for its colossal Great Buddha Hall, which houses the world's l…

春日大社

Kasuga Taisha in Nara is a centuries‑old Shinto shrine founded by the Fujiwara family in 768 CE, its buildings lovingly…

法隆寺

Step back into Japan’s early history at Hōryū-ji in Ikaruga, Nara — one of the country’s oldest Buddhist complexes and…

吉野山

Mount Yoshino is an eight-kilometer mountain ridge in central Nara stretching from the Yoshino River to the Ōmine Mount…

神戸ポートタワー

Rising from Kobe’s harbor with its distinctive red lattice silhouette, Kobe Port Tower is an instantly recognizable sym…

メリケンパーク

Meriken Park is Kobe’s compact waterfront playground, anchored by the iconic red Kobe Port Tower and the sleek Kobe Mar…

布引の滝

Just a short walk from downtown Kobe, Nunobiki Falls is a serene cascade beloved in Japanese art and literature and cou…

北野異人館

Kitano Ijinkan is a pocket of preserved late Meiji–Taishō foreign residences where you can wander tree-lined streets pa…

有馬温泉

Set at the foot of Mount Rokkō, Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest and most celebrated hot-spring towns—named in The…

六甲山

Mount Rokko is a scenic mountain range overlooking Kobe and Osaka Bay, famous for sweeping daytime panoramas and one of…

明石海峡大橋

Spanning the turbulent Akashi Strait, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge links Kobe on Honshu with Awaji Island and was the world…

姫路城

Perched on a hill in Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji Castle dazzles with its brilliant white walls and a graceful silhouette o…

高野山

Perched in a cedar‑clad mountain south of Osaka, Mount Koya is a living temple town and the spiritual headquarters of S…

伊勢神宮

Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture is a deeply sacred Shinto complex centered on the inner Naikū and outer Gekū, dedica…

奈良国立博物館

One of Japan’s leading national art museums, the Nara National Museum offers a peaceful, historic setting to explore ex…

依水園

Isuien Garden in Nara is a beautifully preserved Meiji‑era strolling garden and the only walking garden in the city. Or…

神戸ハーバーランド

Kobe Harborland is a lively waterfront playground where a glowing Ferris wheel, stylish boutiques and waterside restaur…

大徳寺

Daitoku-ji is a sprawling Rinzai Zen complex in northern Kyoto where quiet moss gardens, intimate tea houses and over 2…

貴船神社

Kifune Shrine in Kyoto’s Sakyō-ku is a peaceful Shinto sanctuary where traditional architecture and quiet ritual life o…

鞍馬寺

Tucked in the far north of Kyoto, Kurama-dera is a quietly powerful temple that houses several National Treasures and c…

下鴨神社

Step into Shimogamo Shrine (Kamo-mioya Shrine), one of Japan’s oldest Shinto sanctuaries and a UNESCO World Heritage si…

上賀茂神社

Perched on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, Kamigamo Shrine (formally Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine) has welcomed…

八坂神社

Set at the east end of Shijō-dōri in Kyoto’s atmospheric Gion district, Yasaka Shrine (formerly Gion Shrine) welcomes v…

円山公園

Maruyama Park is Kyoto’s classic hanami spot, centered on a dramatic weeping cherry that’s lit up at night — perfect fo…

先斗町

Pontocho is Kyoto’s atmospheric hanamachi where okiya and traditional tea houses line narrow streets and preserved wood…

桂離宮

Set beside the Katsura River in western Kyoto, the Katsura Imperial Villa is a pristine example of classical Japanese a…

修学院離宮

Perched in the eastern hills of Kyoto, the Shugakuin Imperial Villa is a sweeping hillside retreat where carefully comp…

京都鉄道博物館

Step into a living history of Japanese railways at the Kyoto Railway Museum, where restored steam giants meet sleek mod…

京都国際マンガミュージアム

In the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum is a must for fans and curious travelers alike—browse and r…

建仁寺

Kennin-ji is one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples and the head temple of its Rinzai lineage, with a history that a…

スパワールド

Spa World is a lively urban spa complex where you can soak in a variety of themed baths, sweat it out in saunas, and re…

天橋立

Amanohashidate is a narrow, tree-lined sandbar that stretches across Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto and is celebrated as…

琵琶湖

Lake Biwa, just northeast of Kyoto, is Japan’s largest freshwater lake and an ancient natural landmark more than four m…

彦根城

Hikone Castle is a rare, beautifully preserved Edo-period stronghold — one of only twelve castles in Japan with its ori…

延暦寺

Perched on Mount Hiei above Kyoto, Enryaku-ji is the ancient Tendai headquarters founded in 788 and part of the UNESCO-…

ミホミュージアム

The Miho Museum, located southeast of Kyoto in the Shigaraki neighborhood of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, is an art museum s…

和歌山城

Perched above Wakayama city, Wakayama Castle showcases the grandeur of Tokugawa-era power with its stately keep, massiv…

白浜

Shirahama is a charming coastal town in Wakayama Prefecture known for its powder‑white beaches and relaxing hot springs…

心斎橋

Shinsaibashi is Osaka’s bustling shopping heart — stroll the covered Shinsaibashi-suji arcade to discover everything fr…

難波パークス

Namba Parks is an unexpected urban oasis in the heart of Namba — a high-rise office tower and a 120-store shopping mall…

大阪天満宮

Osaka Tenmangū is one of Japan’s oldest Tenmangū shrines, founded in AD 949 and rebuilt after repeated fires—the curren…

中崎町

Nakazakicho is a compact, retro neighborhood in Osaka where narrow lanes hide cozy cafés, indie boutiques and small gal…

グランフロント大阪

Grand Front Osaka is a lively urban hub in the heart of Osaka where locals and visitors mingle. Explore stylish shops,…