Best Places OF Japanese No.1 In Kansai
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The biggest torii arch stands at Oyunohara where Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was once located. The great torii in the nature is very impressive and cannot be ignored. What's more, the starry sky is also very beautiful, and I was moved by the Milky Way that was able to see with the naked eyes.
Name
Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Address
1110 Hongu Hongu-cho, Tanabe-shi, WakayamaGoogle Map
Tel
0735-42-0009
Hours
6:00-19:00
How to get there
By train, 130 min from Kyoto or Osaka Station to Kii-tanabe Staron, then take bus for 120 min to Hongutaisha. By bus, 60 min from Shingu Station to Hongutaisha. By car, 140 min from Wakayama city, 200 min from Nagoya city, or 180 min from Osaka city. Free parking area is available.
Parking
Free parking area is available
Kiyomizu Temple has a history more than 1200 years. Obviously, this temple is one of the most famous tourist spots in Kyoto. The wooden huge stage of Kiyomizu is impressive, and, please don't miss the Three Storied Pagoda and Niou Gate in front of the entrance, which are also beautiful.
Name
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Address
1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-551-1234
Hours
6:00-18:30
Fee
Adult 400 yen、Child 200 yen
How to get there
By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
Sannen-zaka is located at a famous town, Higashiyama in Kyoto. It's very crowded with tourists in daytime, but they become fewer at night and you can enjoy seeing around the neighborhood all to yourselves. I took photos with Japanese umbrella.
Name
Sannenzaka Street
Address
Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
20 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui, then 5 min walk. 15 min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo. 15 min by taxi from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
This slope where we can see Yasaka Pagoda, is very famous spot in Kyoto. It has the various atmosphere in each time. Specially, after the evening glow. many tourists get together to take pictures.
Name
Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)
Address
388 Shimizuyasakakami-machi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
By bus, 20 min from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui, then 5 min walk. 15 min walk from Keihan Shijo Station. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
I could take a picture of elegant pagoda at twilight. But I think I could meet more beautiful scene at the season of cherry blossoms and its illumination event.
Name
Toji Temple
Address
1 Kujyo-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-691-3325
Hours
5:00-17:00
How to get there
15 min walk from Kyoto Station, or 10 min walk from Toji Station. By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Toji-mae.
Parking
Parking area is available
Abeno Harukas is the highest building in Japan. The night view of Osaka looked from here is amazing! On sunny day, you can see the beautiful sunset as a beginning, the golden hour, and then the night view on the whole surface under the building.
Name
Abeno Harukas
Address
1−1−43 Abenosuji Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaGoogle Map
Tel
06-6621-0300
Hours
9:00-22:00
Fee
Adult 1500 yen、Child 500 yen
How to get there
Nearest stations: Osaka Abenobashi, Ten'noji, and Abeno Station. By car or taxi, 10 min from Osaka Station, 20 min from Shin Osaka Station, 40 min from Itami Airport, or 60 min from Kansai Airport.
Parking
Toll parking area is available
A suspension bridge that is proud of its longest length as an iron wire for living use spans above Totsukawa Village that is also proud as a biggest village in Japan. The view from 54 meters high is awesome and full of thrill. The No.1 spot of Totsukawa where you enjoy the great nature, too.
Name
Tanize Suspension Bridge
Address
Tanize Totsukawa-mura, Yoshino-gun, NaraGoogle Map
Tel
0746-62-0004
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available
Name
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Address
1873-1 Iwaya, Awaji-shi, HyogoGoogle Map
Tel
078-784-3396
How to get there
Just near JR Maiko Station
Parking
Parking area is available
At the foot of the mountain in Kameoka, this shrine is said to be the strongest god for matrimony in Japan. There's a husband-wife stone knotted by a red rope, and it seems to give us a divine help. If you can find some hiding heart shapes, you may be able to achieve your love!◎It's very old shrine with 1300 years history. The shrine building constructed by Takauji Ashikaga is designated as an important cultural asset. Its cherry blossom in spring and fall foliage in autumn are famous.
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.
Name
Egret Himeji
Address
5F Egret Himeji 68-290 Honmachi, Himeji-shi, HyogoGoogle Map
Tel
079-289-3443
Hours
8:30-21:00
How to get there
You can enjoy Gion-bayashi (traditional festival music), Yamahoko floats that are hardly seen, and food stalls! The main Shijo Street becomes pedestrian precinct from Horikawa to Higashi-Oji.
Name
Gion Matsuri Festival
Address
Gion-machi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
8 min walk, from Gionshijo Station
Wild irises grow at a small pond located in the depths of the mountain where my phone becomes out of range. I found the morning mist laying all around, and the fantastic scenery dominated the world.
Name
Taira-ike Pond (Clumping Kakitsubata Iris)
Address
2405-1 Fukashimizu Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, ShigaGoogle Map
How to get there
30 min by car or taxi from JR Omi Imazu Station. 80 min by car from Otsu city. Parking area is available at Villagedest Imazu.
Parking
Parking area is available
A wooden bridge as long as 365.5 meters across Kizugawa River, that connects Kumiyama town and Yahata city. When the water level rises with the heavy rains, the bridge girders and planks are floated away.
Name
Kouzuya Bridge (Floating Bridge)
Address
Kouzuya, Kuse-gun, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
15 min by car or taxi from Kutsukawa Station