The KANSAI Guide - The Origin of Japan, KANSAI

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Things to do
in KANSAI

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

Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum

【Partly canceled this year】Shiawase Kairo Nara-Rurie

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.