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A collection of various spots filled with the charm of Kansai. Discover the charm of Kansai for a variety of activities in Kansai.
Tojinbo Fukui Natural view
This is one of Nature's own works of art created by the aggressive waves of the Sea of Japan.
Meoto-Iwa Wedded Rocks Mie Natural view
Famous for the dramatic sunrise that rises from the horizon visible between the single large rock and its small neighboring rock.
Omi Merchants District (Hachiman-bori) Shiga Merchants Street
A townscape that shows us the prosperity and austere daily lifestyle of the Omi merchants.
Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) Kyoto Historical building
The famous beautiful gold plated 'pavilion' set next to a pond within a large garden. It is the best example of this kind of construction in Japan.
Umeda Sky Building Osaka Art gallery
360 panoramic view from the bridging corridor in the air (Floating Garden)
Himeji Castle Hyogo Castle
A well-known major castle of Japan that has been registered as a World Heritage
Horyu-ji Temple Nara Historical building
The oldest wooden construction in the world and the first cultural property in Japan to be registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
Kumano Hongu Taisha Wakayama Historical building
This shrine is the central holy area for the pilgrimage to Kumano that started in the medieval period. A cedar grove ushers visitors into a world of subtle and profound ambience.
Uzushio (Whirling Current) Tokushima Natural view
A 20m wide whirling current appears regularly with the rise and fall of the tide.
Tottori Sand Dunes Tottori Natural view
The Tottori Sand Dunes offer various sceneries, which are sometimes dynamic and other times tranquil. Visitors will find fumon, saren, and other picturesque patterns formed by the wind on the sand. These patterns change every time the wind blows, creating
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