
Things to do
in KANSAI

Gion Area

Kodai-ji Temple

Nara Park

Daimon-zaka Slope

“10 Million-dollar” Night Views from Mt. Rokko

Ruins of Takeda Castle

Tojinbo

Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum
Eating Out
in KANSAI

Katsuura Port Nigiwai Market

Shinmonzen Yonemura

KUMANO.CO SHOKUDO RESTAURANT

Gyugin Honten

Osaka Geihinkan Guest house

Sushi Ichi

Ama Hut SATOUMIAN

Tempra Endo Okazaki-Tei
Events & Festivals
in KANSAI

【Partly canceled this year】Shiawase Kairo Nara-Rurie

The Manto Festival

OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance

Nara To-kae

Nishinomiya-jinja Shrine Toka-Ebisu Grand Festival

【Postponed this year】Kobe Festival

Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri Festival

【Canceled this year】Jidai Festival
KANSAI Features
THE EXCITING KANSAI
~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.
Exclusive Expeditions
Once the home of Japan’s capital, much of Japan’s quintessential culture stems from the Kansai region. These cultural roots are still alive in Kansai today, found between the walls of precious, historic sites or in the word of remarkable people who still tell their stories today. See this rich tale unfold at your fingertips, through unforgettable experiences in culture.
KANSAI 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 Blogs

31 Mar 2022
An Immersive Cultural Foray into Exquisite Gardens Belonging to the Kishu-Tokugawa and Other Captivating Historic Sights of Wakayama

31 Mar 2022
Trace the endless footsteps of time at the scenic and sacred Koyasan

30 Mar 2022
5 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in the Kansai Area

23 Mar 2022
20 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Kyoto! Find information on tours, accommodations, and must-see sights popular among overseas visitors (2022).

28 Feb 2022
Kumano, Wakayama: A World Heritage site where ancient Japanese beliefs and prayers live on

28 Feb 2022
Discover the unique spiritual culture of Kumano with exclusive insight from a chief priest at Kumano Hongu Taisha

22 Feb 2022
Luxury Travel Diary: Journey into a land of enduring faith

22 Feb 2022
Tour Kinpusenji Temple, the spiritual center of Shugendo and mountain worship
KANSAI Videos

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