Best Secret Tourist Spots In Kansai

A Secret Spot In Saga! Splendid Weeping Cherry Blossom Trees Standing In A Grand GardenHeiankyo

During the period of opening to the public, anyone can enter for free. But it's a little known, so you can view the cherry blossoms leisurely. The well kept garden is refreshing, and lighten up weeping cherry blossom trees are worth seeing!◎A religious facility of Sekai Kyusai Kyo. It's open to public in the season of cherry blossom, fresh greens and fall foliage. You can enter for free and receive a treat of green tea. They notice the open date in HP.

Lesser Known Place! An Observatory For Full-faced Himeji CastleEgret Himeji

An observatory in the 5th floor of Egret Himeji standing in front of Himeji Castle, commands the whole view od the castle and nice place to take pictures. What is more, you can enter for free and there're a few people here.◎An observatory's entrance fee is free.

Little Known Place We Can Enjoy Wind Bells LeisurelyMinase Jingu Shrine

Some well-known places are crowded with people, so you cannot enjoy them leisurely. The day I visited this Minase Jingu Shrine was on Japanese summer holiday season, but there were little people there. So I could sit on the bench and enjoy listening to the wind bells that made me feel cooler.◎10 min walk from Hankyu Minase Station. 12 min walk from JR Shimamoto Station. Free parking area is available. Wind bell area has no admission fees. The tea room requires more than 5 people and 500 yen for each.