Things to do
in KANSAI
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Amanohashidate
Mt. Hiei Hiking
Gion Area
Ryoan-ji Temple
Ine Funaya Boathouses
Uji City Municipal Tea House Taihoan
Kyoto National Museum
Eating Out
in KANSAI
Botefuku
Kazenomachi Warabe Sabae
Kisaku
Okonomiyaki Shibata
Okonomiyaki / Teppanyaki Arata
Hayashi no Okonomiyaki
Wadada
Kameya
Events & Festivals
in KANSAI
Shichikawa Matsuri
The Manto Festival
Awa Odori
Owase Ya Ya Matsuri
Aoi Festival
Oto Festival
Gion Festival
Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
Recommendations
Tourist routes
～8 Areas, 8 Stories～
Beyond the main tourist venues in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara, the Kansai region offers many additional historical and cultural sites, as well as various unique locales of traditional interest. These 8 areas are a bit further away, though very attractive alternatives you may want to explore.
Cultural Expeditions
The cultural roots of Japanese food, tea ceremony, traditional arts, crafts, zen and other countless sensibilities can be traced to the Kansai region and the remarkable people who still uphold its customs. These Exclusive Expeditions will take you into the heart of Kansai to meet with Japan’s living treasures.
Geopark
There are two "Geoparks," geologic heritage sites of high scientific value, in Kansai: Nanki-Kumano and San'in Coast. Come experience the world-class dynamic natural formations and the local culture that has been nurtured.
KANSAI Videos
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Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Fukui [4K]
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Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Mie [4K]
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Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Kyoto [4K]
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Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Tokushima [4K]
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Spiritual KANSAI , digest [4K]
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KANSAI Blogs
7 Mar 2023
From Nara to Wakayama: The Intersection of Japan’s Spiritual Roots and Food Culture
7 Mar 2023
Kansai and Beyond: Discover the Gourmet Side of Hyogo and Tokushima
7 Mar 2023
From Fukui to Kyoto: Exploring the Rich History and Gastronomy of the Saba Kaido
6 Mar 2023
Taste the "sea bream," a fish for special days, and the food of Awaji
6 Mar 2023
Trace the Saba Kaido (mackerel road) and learn about the culture of Wakasa
6 Mar 2023
Feel the nature of Shima and enjoy seafood and mountain delicacies
24 Feb 2023
Special site "Discover the Roots of Japanese Culture in KANSAI" that summarizes the experiences in Kansai.
17 Feb 2023
The appeal of Kansai's soul food "Okonomiyaki" and 10 famous restaurants in Kansai
KANSAI Topics
26 Jul 2022
Enjoy your trip to KANSAI, with some hints and tips to keep you safe
18 Jul 2022
1,000 days before the 2025 Expo 2025 in Osaka
30 Jun 2022
Kansai International Airport to open new domestic area this autumn
1 Mar 2022
～ANOTHER KYOTO～ Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture
KANSAI Tourist Guide Information
