Things to do in Kansai
111 places and events in Kansai.
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Limited-time events｜Limited-time (2)
Limited-time events at Midosuji Ave. / Nakanoshima area, etc.
Limited-time events · Midosuji Nakanoshima, Osaka · Midosuji Ave. / Nakanoshima area, etc. · 2026-11-03 · From 11/3 · 57 days left
Limited-time events at Universal Studios Japan
Limited-time events · Konohana Ward, Osaka · Universal Studios Japan · 9/11 – 11/8 · From 9/11 · 4 days left
Exhibitions｜Limited-time (14)
Exhibitions at The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Exhibitions · Nakanoshima, Osaka · The National Museum of Art, Osaka · 2026-07-19 · 57 days left
Exhibitions at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
Exhibitions · Nakanoshima, Osaka · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka · 2026-08-21 · 20 days left
Exhibitions at Abeno Harukas Art Museum
Exhibitions · Abeno, Osaka · Abeno Harukas Art Museum · 2026-07-04 · 2 days left
Exhibitions at Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan Wing
Exhibitions · Higashiyama, Kyoto · Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan Wing · 2026-10-06 · From 10/6 · 29 days left
Exhibitions at Kobe City Museum
Exhibitions · Motomachi, Kobe · Kobe City Museum · 2026-07-11 · 16 days left
Exhibitions at Nara National Museum, East and West New Wings
Exhibitions · Nara Park, Nara · Nara National Museum, East and West New Wings · 2026-10-24 · From 10/24 · 47 days left
Exhibitions at Kobe City Museum
Exhibitions · Chuo Ward, Kobe · Kobe City Museum · 10/10 – 12/13 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Exhibitions at Osaka Museum of Natural History, Nature Hall
Exhibitions · Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka (Nagai Park) · Osaka Museum of Natural History, Nature Hall · 7/17 – 10/12 · 35 days left
Exhibitions at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building, North Corridor 1F
Exhibitions · Sakyo Ward, Kyoto · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building, North Corridor 1F · 7/18 – 9/23 · 16 days left
Exhibitions at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, New Wing, Higashiyama Cube
Exhibitions · Sakyo Ward, Kyoto · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, New Wing, Higashiyama Cube · 10/3 – 12/6 · From 10/3 · 26 days left
Exhibitions at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
Exhibitions · Chuo Ward, Kobe · Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art · 6/6 – 9/13 · 6 days left
Exhibitions at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
Exhibitions · Chuo Ward, Kobe · Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art · 10/10 – 12/27 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Exhibitions at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 4F Gallery
Exhibitions · Osaka · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, 4F Gallery · 7/4 – 9/27 · 20 days left
Exhibitions at Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
Exhibitions · Kansai · Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art · 9/19 – 12/6 · From 9/19 · 12 days left
Live music｜Limited-time (8)
Live music at Umekoji Park Lawn Square
Live music · Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto · Umekoji Park Lawn Square · 10/10 – 10/11 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Live music at Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM
Live music · Minato Ward, Osaka · Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM · 9/12 – 9/13 · From 9/12 · 5 days left
Live music at Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Square
Live music · Kusatsu, Shiga · Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Square · 9/19 – 9/21 · From 9/19 · 12 days left
Live music at Festival Hall
Live music · Kita Ward, Osaka · Festival Hall · 9/25 – 9/26 · From 9/25 · 18 days left
Live music at Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and multiple stages around town
Live music · Nara · Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and multiple stages around town · 9/27 · From 9/27 · 20 days left
Live music at Multiple venues around Kitano-cho
Live music · Chuo Ward, Kobe · Multiple venues around Kitano-cho · 10/10 – 10/11 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Live music at 20+ live houses around Shinsaibashi
Live music · Chuo Ward, Osaka · 20+ live houses around Shinsaibashi · 10/10 – 10/12 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Live music at Kyoto KBS Hall / Kyoto Club Metro
Live music · Kansai · Kyoto KBS Hall / Kyoto Club Metro · 10/31 – 11/3 · From 10/31 · 54 days left
Festivals｜Limited-time (7)
Festivals at Kishiwada City Area (Old Castle Town)
Festivals · Kishiwada, Osaka · Kishiwada City Area (Old Castle Town) · 9/19 – 9/20 · From 9/19 · 12 days left
Festivals at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine and Surrounding Area
Festivals · Shirahama-cho, Himeji, Hyogo · Matsubara Hachiman Shrine and Surrounding Area · 10/14 – 10/15 · From 10/14 · 37 days left
Festivals at Yuki Shrine, Kurama District
Festivals · Sakyo Ward, Kyoto · Yuki Shrine, Kurama District · 10/22 · From 10/22 · 45 days left
Festivals at Tenson Shrine, Otsu City Center
Festivals · Otsu, Shiga · Tenson Shrine, Otsu City Center · 10/10 – 10/11 · From 10/10 · 33 days left
Festivals at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine
Festivals · Yawata, Kyoto · Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine · 9/15 · From 9/15 · 8 days left
Festivals at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara City
Festivals · Nara City, Nara · Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara City · 12/15 – 12/18 · From 12/15 · 99 days left
Festivals at Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Jingu Shrine
Festivals · Kyoto City, Kyoto · Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Jingu Shrine · 10/22 · From 10/22 · 45 days left
Fireworks｜Limited-time (4)
Fireworks at Yodogawa Riverbed
Fireworks · Yodogawa Ward, Osaka · Yodogawa Riverbed · 2026-10-17 · From 10/17 · 40 days left
Fireworks at Inagawa Riverbed
Fireworks · Ikeda, Osaka · Inagawa Riverbed · 2026-11-07 · From 11/7 · 61 days left
Fireworks at Meriken Park
Fireworks · Meriken Park, Kobe · Meriken Park · 2026-10-19 · From 10/19 · 42 days left
Fireworks at Port of Kobe (near Meriken Park)
Fireworks · Meriken Park, Kobe · Port of Kobe (near Meriken Park) · 2026-08-01 · 194 days left
Markets & fairs｜Limited-time (7)
Markets & fairs at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, East Plaza
Markets & fairs · Suita, Osaka · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, East Plaza · 10/9 – 10/12・10/16 – 10/18 · From 10/9 · 32 days left
Markets & fairs at Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station Sky Cross
Markets & fairs · Otsu, Shiga · Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station Sky Cross · 3rd Sunday of the month · 9/20 · 13 days left
Markets & fairs at Hyakumanben Chionji Temple Grounds
Markets & fairs · Sakyo Ward, Kyoto · Hyakumanben Chionji Temple Grounds · 15th of the month (no market in August) · 9/15 · 8 days left
Markets & fairs at Higashi Yuenchi Park and Other Locations
Markets & fairs · Chuo Ward, Kobe · Higashi Yuenchi Park and Other Locations · Most Saturday mornings (closed in August) · 9/12 · 5 days left
Markets & fairs at Green Hill Ikoma (Directly Connected to Ikoma Station)
Markets & fairs · Ikoma, Nara · Green Hill Ikoma (Directly Connected to Ikoma Station) · Last Saturday of January, April, July and November · 11/28 · 82 days left
Markets & fairs at Misono Shopping Street
Markets & fairs · Wakayama · Misono Shopping Street · 3rd Sunday of the month · 9/20 · 13 days left
Markets & fairs at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Grounds
Markets & fairs · Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto · Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Grounds · 25th of the month · 9/25 · 18 days left
Sports events｜Limited-time (9)
Sports events at Start: In front of Kobe City Hall, Finish: Kobe Harborland
Sports events · Kobe, Hyogo · Start: In front of Kobe City Hall, Finish: Kobe Harborland · 11/15 · From 11/15 · 69 days left
Sports events in Osaka
Sports events · Osaka · 2/28 · From 2/28 · 174 days left
Sports events at Rohto Nara Konoike Park
Sports events · Nara · Rohto Nara Konoike Park · 12/12 – 12/13 · From 12/12 · 96 days left
Sports events at Sandanike Park (Start/Finish on the west side of Sandanike Fuso Chemical Arena)
Sports events · Fukuchiyama, Kyoto · Sandanike Park (Start/Finish on the west side of Sandanike Fuso Chemical Arena) · 11/22 · From 11/22 · 76 days left
Sports events at Ainotsuchiyama Marathon Course (Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka City)
Sports events · Koka, Shiga · Ainotsuchiyama Marathon Course (Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka City) · 11/1 · From 11/1 · 55 days left
Sports events at Wakayama Marina City
Sports events · Wakayama · Wakayama Marina City · 12/20 · From 12/20 · 104 days left
Sports events at Kyocera Dome Osaka
Sports events · Osaka · Kyocera Dome Osaka · 9/4 – 9/26 · 19 days left
Sports events at Takebishi Stadium Kyoto (Start) - Heian Jingu Shrine (Finish)
Sports events · Kyoto City · Takebishi Stadium Kyoto (Start) - Heian Jingu Shrine (Finish) · 2/21 · From 2/21 · 167 days left
Sports events at Ookini Arena Maishima
Sports events · Osaka · Ookini Arena Maishima · 10/3 · From 10/3 · 26 days left
Escape rooms & puzzles｜Limited-time (1)
Escape rooms & puzzles at Various Areas within Shiga Prefecture
Escape rooms & puzzles · Kansai · Various Areas within Shiga Prefecture · 7/18 – 10/31 · 54 days left
Escape rooms & puzzles｜Permanent spots (5)
Nazo Building
Escape rooms & puzzles · Nipponbashi, Osaka · Nazo Building · Open year-round · Permanent spots
SCRAP Osaka Shinsaibashi Store
Escape rooms & puzzles · Shinsaibashi, Osaka · SCRAP Osaka Shinsaibashi Store · Open year-round · Permanent spots
SCRAP Osaka Minamihorie Store
Escape rooms & puzzles · Minamihorie, Osaka · SCRAP Osaka Minamihorie Store · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Ajito of SCRAP Kyoto
Escape rooms & puzzles · Nakagyo, Kyoto · Ajito of SCRAP Kyoto · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Kyoto Machiya Private Venue (SCRAP)
Escape rooms & puzzles · Nakagyo, Kyoto · Kyoto Machiya Private Venue (SCRAP) · 2026-02-27 · Permanent spots
Interactive attractions｜Permanent attractions (5)
Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
Interactive attractions · Ikeda, Osaka · Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda · Open year-round · Permanent attractions
Asahi Beer Suita Brewery
Interactive attractions · Suita, Osaka · Asahi Beer Suita Brewery · Open year-round · Permanent attractions
Japan Mint Head Office
Interactive attractions · Kita Ward, Osaka · Japan Mint Head Office · Open year-round · Permanent attractions
Dotonbori Konamon Museum
Interactive attractions · Dotonbori, Osaka · Dotonbori Konamon Museum · Open year-round · Permanent attractions
Near Nishiki Market
Interactive attractions · Nakagyo, Kyoto · Near Nishiki Market · Open year-round · Permanent attractions
Hot springs & spas｜Permanent bathhouses (2)
Spa World
Hot springs & spas · Shinsekai, Osaka · Spa World · Open year-round · Permanent bathhouses
Arima Onsen Taikonoyu
Hot springs & spas · Arima, Kobe · Arima Onsen Taikonoyu · Open year-round · Permanent bathhouses
Hands-on & tours｜Permanent hands-on venues (4)
Nagai Botanical Garden
Hands-on & tours · Higashisumiyoshi, Osaka · Nagai Botanical Garden · Open year-round · Permanent hands-on venues
Kanshundo Main Store
Hands-on & tours · Higashiyama, Kyoto · Kanshundo Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent hands-on venues
Sagano Scenic Railway
Hands-on & tours · Arashiyama, Kyoto · Sagano Scenic Railway · Open year-round · Permanent hands-on venues
Ninja Experience Cafe Kyoto Gion
Hands-on & tours · Gion, Kyoto · Ninja Experience Cafe Kyoto Gion · Open year-round · Permanent hands-on venues
Theme parks & leisure｜Permanent spots (6)
Universal Studios Japan
Theme parks & leisure · Konohana, Osaka · Universal Studios Japan · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Hirakata Park
Theme parks & leisure · Hirakata, Osaka · Hirakata Park · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Tempozan Marketplace
Theme parks & leisure · Tempozan, Minato Ward, Osaka · Tempozan Marketplace · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park
Theme parks & leisure · Ikoma, Nara · Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Kobe Harborland
Theme parks & leisure · Harborland, Kobe · Kobe Harborland · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Adventure World
Theme parks & leisure · Shirahama, Wakayama · Adventure World · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Aquariums｜Permanent aquariums (4)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Aquariums · Tempozan, Minato Ward, Osaka · Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan · Open year-round · Permanent aquariums
EXPOCITY
Aquariums · Suita, Osaka · EXPOCITY · Open year-round · Permanent aquariums
Umekoji Park
Aquariums · Shimogyo, Kyoto · Umekoji Park · Open year-round · Permanent aquariums
Kinosaki Onsen
Aquariums · Toyooka, Hyogo · Kinosaki Onsen · Open year-round · Permanent aquariums
Zoos & animal parks｜Permanent animal parks (3)
Tennoji Zoo
Zoos & animal parks · Tennoji, Osaka · Tennoji Zoo · Open year-round · Permanent animal parks
Uda Animal Park
Zoos & animal parks · Uda, Nara · Uda Animal Park · Open year-round · Permanent animal parks
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Zoos & animal parks · Port Island, Kobe · Kobe Animal Kingdom · Open year-round · Permanent animal parks
Views & landmarks｜Permanent spots (8)
Umeda Sky Building
Views & landmarks · Umeda, Osaka · Umeda Sky Building · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Tsutenkaku Tower
Views & landmarks · Shinsekai, Osaka · Tsutenkaku Tower · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Abeno Harukas
Views & landmarks · Abeno, Osaka · Abeno Harukas · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Views & landmarks · Suita, Osaka · Expo '70 Commemorative Park · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Nidec Kyoto Tower
Views & landmarks · Shimogyo, Kyoto · Nidec Kyoto Tower · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Kobe Port Tower
Views & landmarks · Meriken Park, Kobe · Kobe Port Tower · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Kobe Harborland umie MOSAIC
Views & landmarks · Harborland, Kobe · Kobe Harborland umie MOSAIC · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Rokko Garden Terrace
Views & landmarks · Mount Rokko, Kobe · Rokko Garden Terrace · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Temples, castles & history｜Permanent heritage sites (8)
Osaka Castle Keep
Temples, castles & history · Chuo Ward, Osaka · Osaka Castle Keep · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Suzakumon Hiroba Square
Temples, castles & history · Saki, Nara · Suzakumon Hiroba Square · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Temples, castles & history · Higashiyama, Kyoto · Kiyomizu-dera Temple · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Temples, castles & history · Fushimi, Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Todaiji Temple
Temples, castles & history · Nara Park, Nara · Todaiji Temple · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Kasuga Taisha
Temples, castles & history · Nara Park, Nara · Kasuga Taisha · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Kitano Ijinkan District
Temples, castles & history · Kitano, Kobe · Kitano Ijinkan District · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Kitano Ijinkan District
Temples, castles & history · Kitano, Kobe · Kitano Ijinkan District · Open year-round · Permanent heritage sites
Nature & gardens｜Permanent spots (1)
Maya View Line Kikuseidai Observatory
Nature & gardens · Nada, Kobe · Maya View Line Kikuseidai Observatory · Open year-round · Permanent spots
Museums & culture｜Permanent cultural venues (5)
Osaka Science Museum
Museums & culture · Nakanoshima, Osaka · Osaka Science Museum · Open year-round · Permanent cultural venues
Japan Mint
Museums & culture · Kita Ward, Osaka · Japan Mint · Open year-round · Permanent cultural venues
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Museums & culture · Suita, Osaka · Expo '70 Commemorative Park · Open year-round · Permanent cultural venues
UCC Coffee Museum
Museums & culture · Port Island, Kobe · UCC Coffee Museum · Open year-round · Permanent cultural venues
Umekoji Park
Museums & culture · Shimogyo, Kyoto · Umekoji Park · Open year-round · Permanent cultural venues
Themed restaurants & bars｜Limited-time (1)
Themed restaurants & bars at BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO
Themed restaurants & bars · Osaka · BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO · 8/14 – 9/27 · 20 days left
Themed restaurants & bars｜Permanent venues (2)
Tsuribune Chaya Zauo Namba Main Store
Themed restaurants & bars · Nipponbashi, Osaka · Tsuribune Chaya Zauo Namba Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent venues
HCI ROBO HOUSE
Themed restaurants & bars · Izumiotsu, Osaka · HCI ROBO HOUSE · Open year-round · Permanent venues
Local food & classics｜Limited-time (1)
Local food & classics at Otosan Hiroba Plaza (in front of Higashi Honganji Temple)
Local food & classics · Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto · Otosan Hiroba Plaza (in front of Higashi Honganji Temple) · 10/8 – 10/12 · From 10/8 · 31 days left
Local food & classics｜Permanent venues (4)
Jiyuken Namba Main Store
Local food & classics · Namba, Osaka · Jiyuken Namba Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent venues
Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Main Store
Local food & classics · Shinsekai, Osaka · Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent venues
Aizuya Main Store
Local food & classics · Tamade, Nishinari, Osaka · Aizuya Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent venues
Hokkyokusei Shinsaibashi Main Store
Local food & classics · Shinsaibashi, Osaka · Hokkyokusei Shinsaibashi Main Store · Open year-round · Permanent venues
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