Travel Experiences
in Kansai
Nature
Learn about Japanese spiritual traditions interwoven with natural beauty
Spirituality found through nature is abundant in Kansai, and visitors to the region can't help but be engulfed by the majesty of the monuments to this rich tradition. In Shiga, Omi tea cleanses the palette and invigorates the mind, and Tongu Grand Tea Garden is the largest green tea plantation in the area. Kumano is home to the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. While in Tokushima, local artisans have built dwellings that co-exist with the area's profound natural landscape.
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The Mysterious ＆ Carefree Journey in SHIGA
Shiga
Here in Shiga, Enjoy an exclusive tour filled with National Treasures and experience morning prayers at Miidera Temple. The temple boasts a rich 1,300-year history and is the head temple for the Tendai sect of Buddhism. Additionally, visit a magnificent tea plantation, roast your own tea, and experience the unique tea culture, the birthplace of Japanese tea.
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Premium Cultural Experience Tour: 2 Days and 1 Night in Wakayama
Wakayama
Here in Wakayama, Embark on a two-day spiritual journey as you walk in the same footsteps of the pilgrims who have made this sacred pilgrimage for over 1000 years. Visit World Heritage sites that are home to ancient Japanese deities, walk the tranquil stone-paved Kumano Kodo, and feel with all your senses the origins of Japanese nature worship.
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Finding the heart of beautiful people in TOKUSHIMA
Tokushima
Here in Tokushima, you will experience the great outdoors on a journey that takes in the sea, mountains, and rivers of Tokushima, including its powerful whirlpools and the graceful Iya Valley. You will also enjoy local cuisine using ingredients grown in Tokushima and experience the traditional culture that has been passed down over the generations.
Culture
Discover antique arts and enduring traditions in Kansai
Kansai's temples and shrines are perhaps its greatest treasure. Yoshino, located in the lush Omine mountain range, is known as the land of the gods, and it's here that you'll discover Kinpusenji Temple, the epicenter of Shugendo. Yet, traditions in Kansai go beyond spirituality. The arts are thriving here too. Discover age-old papermaking techniques in Fukui Prefecture and traditional Noh performances at Osaka's Tenmangu Shrine.
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A special cultural experience that emphasizes fun in OSAKA
Osaka
Here in Osaka, The central focus of this tour is a unique cultural experience at 「Osaka Temmangu Shrine」, which boasts a history of over 1,300 years. You'll also have the chance to explore 「Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street」, famed as Japan's longest shopping street, and enjoy lunch with 「Osaka Castle」 as a backdrop. Throughout the tour, you'll be immersed in the culture and spirit of Osaka, and discover for yourself why it flourished as a merchant city.
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Spiritual Roots of Japan: A Deep Dive into Nara Prefecture
Nara
Here in Nara, The tour will start in Nara City - the old capital of Japan - and take you through the region where the spiritual roots of the Japanese people originated. Visit historical shrines and temples, and experience Nara's specialties such as soy sauce and washi while deep diving into Japan's history, religion, and culture.
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Spiritual, Physical and Historical Journey in FUKUI
Fukui
Here in Fukui, you will meet traditional craftsmen with outstanding skills. A private tea ceremony while admiring superbly tended gardens and the chance to glimpse the world of Zen trainee monks are just some of the out-of-the-ordinary only-in-Fukui experiences that await you.
Activity
Must-stop towns and cities on your Kansai itinerary
While the Kansai region is vast, it's truly worth exploring for its food and drink-centric experiences alone. Enjoy culinary delights like local village-style kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner) in mountainous Tottori in addition to charcoal-grilled seafood straight from Ise-Shima in Mie. As well as fresh local seafood sourced ethically, you can also experience Mie's exquisite Matsuzaka Wagyu beef. And take a sake pilgrimage to Hyogo, home to some of the best breweries in Japan.
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Discovery authentic and soul-stirring experiences in KYOTO
Kyoto
Here in Kyoto, an exclusive visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a registered World Heritage Site and iconic Kyoto landmark, followed by a tour and one-of-a-kind stay at Ninna-ji Temple. Dive deep into Japan's traditional performing arts through a tea ceremony and Nogaku, a form of traditional Japanese theater. Visit Nihon-teien, Japanese formal gardens, and meet with a famous Japanese garden designer to learn in detail about the unique sensibilities of Japanese gardens.
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Discover The Full Of Charm in TOTTORI
Tottori
Here in Tottori, Taste gourmet food in a rural mountain town, deepen understanding about yumihama gasuri woven cotton (an intangible cultural property), experience zazen meditation at a historic temple, and have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a Living National Treasure in this journey of discovering the charms of Tottori.
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Sea, Nature and Ancient Legends in MIE
Mie
Mie Prefecture is located on the east side of Japan's largest peninsula, the Kii Peninsula. It is where you can find the spiritual home of Japanese people, Ise Jingu; the birthplace of cultured pearls; and top-class resorts and food as well.
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A town where the past and present coexist and continue to create unique value in HYOGO
Hyogo
There are many premium experiences waiting in Hyogo, from a private nighttime nohgaku performance at Kitano Tenman Shrine (the "shrine grove in the sky"), to a sake tasting tour in Japan's best sake brewery region, Japan's oldest entertainment geiko-asobi, and more. A one-night, two-day tour to visit the sources of Hyogo's diverse culture.
Kansai
While the city of Kyoto is perhaps the most well-known tourist destination in Kansai, the nation's former ancient capital is just one of many attractions. Kansai is renowned across Japan as the place where some of the country's most enduring spiritual, culinary and cultural traditions were formed.
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