Yawata is a home to Iwashimizu hachimangu Shrine on the top of Mt. Otokoyama in the south part of Kyoto.You can enjoy a rural area to explore with autumn color.
Koyasan (高野山) / Wakayama
Koyasan, the World Heritage site, one of the greatest Buddhist centers in Japan is the peaceful site with over 100 temples and rich nature.
Ono City Cherry-Blossom Viewing Corridor/ Hyogo
Somei-Yoshino, among the four other varieties, planted in groups, making it the longest cherry blossom viewing passage in Ono city of the Kita-Harima region.
The Keage Incline/ Kyoto
The Keage Incline, located near the Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto is a slope with old railroad tracks. It is a famous spot for viewing cherry blossom in spring.
Momoyama no misasagi / Kyoto
Momoyama no misasagi, the tomb of the Emperor Meiji, located on the hill in the Fushimi area of southeastern Kyoto offer a fantastic view across the town.
Haradani-en Garden/ Kyoto
Haradani-en Garden, located on top of a hill above Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto has a lovely hidden garden. It’s truly superb in cherry blossom season to visit.
Takedao Abandoned Train Tracks Trail/ Hyogo
Takedao abandoned train tracks, located in the Mukogawa Valley is surrounded by the great nature with 6 tunnels and 3 bridges, to open as a unique hiking trail.
Ushitaki-san Daiitoku-ji Temple/ Osaka
Daiitoku-ji Temple, located in the mountain of Ushitakiyama, Kishiwada City of Osaka is a famous for autumn color, beautiful waterfalls and silky smooth bath.
Inunaki-san(犬鳴山) / Osaka
Inunaki-san, located in Izumisano of Osaka is well known for its hidden hot spring resort with mountain scenery and spiritual sanctary, Shipporyu-ji Temple.
Minabe Bairin Plum Orchard Grove/ Wakayama
Minabe Bairin Plum Orchard, Japan’s largest plum grove in Minabe-cho, Wakayama offers a fantastic scenery of a million plum blossoms in early spring.
Settsukyo Gorge National Park/ Osaka
Settsu-kyo Gorge natural park, located in the north of Osaka that can be enjoyed throughout the year with the beauty of the seasonal nature and flowers.
Ryoan-ji Temple/ Kyoto
The World Heritage Site, Ryoan-ji, located near Kinkaku-ji, is well known for its zen style rock garden. This simple rock garden is more complex than it seems.