Things to do
in KANSAI
Guided Tour of Ikaruga in Nara which Has 1400 years of History (With a Choice of Rides)
Guided walk around 3 Shingu World Heritage Sites
Experience World Heritage Sites & Japanese Heritage Sites with a guide - Kumano Kodo Konosaka
You can only see it here! Visit to Echizen crab auction
Tsubadani Nature Experience Village (zip line, camping, various nature experiences)
biwakohakodateyama
[Samurai residence x local cuisine/Tokushima/Iya] - Special local cuisine to enjoy in a 1,000-year-old historical space -
Wakimachi Udatsu Townscape Pottering Tour [Brompton Pottering]
Eating Out
in KANSAI
Restaurant Al Mare
Katsuura Port Nigiwai Market
Shukubo Kansho-in Temple Sanrakuso
Ippoh Main Store
Handmade Soba & Grill Mahoroba
AWOMB Karasuma Head Shop
Le BENKEI
French Restaurant Soin
Events & Festivals
in KANSAI
Gion Festival
Kirin Shishimai in Igumi
Shichikawa Matsuri
Awa Odori
Oto Festival
The Manto Festival
Owase Ya Ya Matsuri
Aoi 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
Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Fukui [4K]
Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Mie [4K]
Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Kyoto [4K]
Exclusive Expeditions, KANSAI Japan–Tokushima [4K]
Spiritual KANSAI , digest [4K]
Dream Online - The real Japan, KANSAI [4K]
Stunning Views - KANSAI, Japan [4K]
KANSAI JAPAN in 8K HDR Hyperlapse - KANSAI
KANSAI Blogs
28 Feb 2024
2-day/1-night Tour Embracing the Power of Nature with Views of the Sea and Sand Dunes, and Exploring Towns Enriched by the Blessings of Hot Springs(Tottori-Hyogo)
28 Feb 2024
A 2-day journey to learn about regional bamboo crafts in Kyoto's Otokuni district, and traditional crafts such as Echizen hammered blades in Fukui (Kyoto - Fukui)
28 Feb 2024
Osaka's Merchant Roads, Nara's Sumo Roots, and Mie's Ama Divers: 2-day/1-night sustainable tour experience of Japan’s cultural roots (Osaka - Nara - Mie)
27 Feb 2024
5 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in the Kansai Area
16 Feb 2024
Tasty bites meet excellent sake with pairings and shops by Kansai breweries
13 Feb 2024
10 Select Sake Breweries in Kansai, a Taste Stemmed in Local Climate and Culture.
31 Jan 2024
Kansai International Airport③
31 Jan 2024
Kansai International Airport②
KANSAI Topics
16 Feb 2024
Discover something new about the world and yourself! Highlights and what to expect from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
22 Jan 2024
Kansai International Airport's New International Terminal Area has opened on December 5, 2023! Let's quickly check out the exciting new area!
27 Dec 2023
EXPO2025KANSAI Tourism Council
30 Nov 2023
500 days before Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
5 Jun 2023
Enjoy your trip to KANSAI, with some hints and tips to keep you safe
1 Mar 2022