Things to Do - Kansai Region

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Kinkaku-ji

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A golden pavilion nestled in the greens of Kitayama.

Participants listening to the captain's explanations. Announcements can also be made in English.

Kobe

Experiences Facilities

Private Charter Flight at Kobe

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Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum and Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group Flight Tour

USJ, celebrating its 20th Opening Anniversary in 2021

Osaka

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Universal Studios Japan

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An interactive dive into the world of movies, anime and games from around the world!

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Himeji Castle has a regal and imposing appearance. The “Great Restoration in the Heisei Era” has enhanced its beauty.

Hyogo

Tourist Attractions

Himeji Castle

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A World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most famous castle buildings. Also known as "Hakuro Castle”.

Kyoto

Tourist Attractions

Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail

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Green bamboos grow up to create a canopy on this trail. A beloved spot in Kyoto.

The Minoo Falls have been selected as one of the “Top 100 waterfalls in Japan”.
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Osaka

Nature Spots

Minoo Falls

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The Minoo Falls have been selected as one of the "100 best waterfalls in Japan" and is also famous as a spot to enjoy the autumn colors of the leaves.

Sogenchi Teien, Japan’s first historic site, and special scenic beauty.

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Tenryu-ji Temple

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This Zen temple was once ranked first among Kyoto's Five Mountains, and it is also designated as a World Heritage Site. There are many things to see in the precincts, including Sogenchi Teien (Sogen Pond Garden) and Unryuzu (Cloud-Dragon Painting).

Crossing the Uji Bridge to the Naiku Shrine

Mie

Shrines & Temples

Ise Jingu

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A two-thousand-year-old Shinto shrine, filled with the origins of Japanese history, nature, and architecture.

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30 Things to Do in Mie

Mie Prefecture is home to many spiritually significant sites, such as Ise Jingu, one of Japan's premier power spots, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The picturesque scenery, surrounded by both sea and mountains, is sure to soothe your soul. Additionally, you can enjoy delicious gourmet dishes made from the bounty of the land and sea. Why not visit Mie for a trip that will recharge both your mind and body?

The Great Buddha Hall, one of the largest wooden structures in the world
Photo Credit: Todaiji Temple

Nara

Shrines & Temples

Todaiji Temple

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The temple was built in the Nara period (710-794) and is registered as a World Heritage Site as a "cultural asset of the ancient capital Nara”.

Kobe

Tourist Attractions

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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This is the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Honshu and Awaji Island, and is a beautiful bridge nicknamed the Pearl Bridge.

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The "Main hall" with the famous "Stage of Kiyomizu" built on the slope of the mountain

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Mt. Otowa Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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A place that should be visited when traveling to Kyoto, the temple selected as a World Cultural Heritage.

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Special outdoor lighting of Kyoto’s autumn leaves at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

I went to Kyoto and saw Kiyomizu-dera Temple at night for the first time. They had special outdoor lighting set up to make the autumn leaves appear even more magical than usual.

Osaka

Famous Places

Dotonbori

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The “eat ‘till you drop” foodie destination marked by the larger than life signboard.

Japan's longest shopping arcade is filled with a wide variety of stores.

Osaka

Shopping Streets

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade

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The longest shopping arcade in Japan, with a total length of about 2.6 km.

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Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.

The Kansai region is a “treasure house of Japanese culture” with a rich cultural resource remaining from its history as a former prosperous capital. There is a new, high-quality cultural tour that offers multiple cultural experiences in special settings with top-notch people who have mastered culture, art, or faith rooted in the Kansai region. Here are some travel reports from actual tour participants. Take part in this tour that is sure to become a once-in-a-lifetime precious trip.

This is a sharpness test for the edge of a knife on a newspaper. The freshly sharpened knife smoothly goes through it without any effort.

Osaka

Experiences Facilities

Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening

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The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years.

Osaka

Observatories

Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

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The 40-story super high-rise was completed in 1993. From the observatory on the 40th floor and Kuchu Teien Observatory 173m off the ground, view the whole Osaka City.

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