Kansai Travel Guide

Experience ninja culture in an authentic ninja house built in the Edo period.

The only surviving gunsmith's residence preserving the history of gunmaking in Sakai.

Weave your own sanadahimo cord on a loom.

A convenient stop for local food and sightseeing information in Kudoyama.

A convenient tourist information center for a more comfortable visit to Kuromon Market in Minami, Osaka.

Exploring Japanese craftsmanship through carpentry tools.

Packed with all the delicious flavors of Kyotamba! Take a break in this satoyama landscape surrounded by nature.

A nature-rich park offering cave exploration and outdoor activities.

Enjoy a special drive guided by the rhythms of nature in every season.

A photogenic railway bridge where trains appear to glide across the water.

A pyramid-shaped Buddhist tower whose tiled exterior evokes the romance of ancient times.

With its nostalgic white appearance, this Western-style wooden lighthouse is also a great spot for photos.

Savor rice balls made with wood-fire-cooked rice and the bounty of Kudoyama, right at the station.

A pottery producer's space bringing together Shigaraki tableware, food, and art.

Savor outstanding Italian cuisine with panoramic views of Umeda.

A renowned restaurant serving salt-seasoned oden that brings out the full flavor of each ingredient.

A machiya cafe on Bukkoji Street known for its homemade quiches and tarts.

A restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki, a staple of Osaka's flour-based food culture.

A renowned Osaka restaurant known as Japan's oldest oden restaurant.

A farm-style parfait loaded with fruit from Wakayama Prefecture, enjoyed at the foot of Mount Kannon.

Savor pale green chagayu made with tencha at a relaxed pace.

A specialty ayu restaurant where you can enjoy catching ayu by hand while looking out over Lake Biwa.

A long-established restaurant in Ise, Mie, serving molted Ise lobster, an extreme rarity in Japan.

A long-established restaurant where you can enjoy Omi beef alongside the charming streetscape of Hachimabori.

A shop specializing in “Saiori,” a traditional textile from Koyaguchi, at the foot of Mount Koya.

A long-established oil specialty shop in Nagahama with over 120 years of history.

A Flagship Store Where Five Kobe-Based Brands Come to Life.

One of Kansai’s Largest Vinyl Record Specialty Stores.

An Entertainment Store Where Music, Anime, and Idols Come to Life.

A wide selection of antiques and handmade items.

Kansai Gourmet Ekiben before Boarding: A General Shop with Plenty of Meal Options.

One of the largest shopping malls in the Kansai region, with around 300 stores including a department store, supermarket, and specialty shops.

A community hub in front of Himeji Station with 200 stores.

A station-area shopping complex where you can shop, eat, and have fun all day.

A convenient shopping spot near the station, with a grassy lawn area too!

Directly connected to Tennoji Station for outstanding convenience! A shopping complex with Approx. 340 stores.

Enjoy natural hot springs and delicious cuisine while surrounded by nature.

Experience Railway Heritage and the Romance of the Koyasan Pilgrimage at a Historic Station Hotel.

The official hotel next to Suzuka Circuit, a mecca for motorsports.

A destination resort hotel for making the most of Nagashima Resort in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture.

A hot spring ryokan offering beautiful views of Lake Biwa, high-quality hot springs, fine cuisine, and warm hospitality.

Japan's first groundbreaking luxury hotel to preserve and revitalize a former prison designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

A MUJI accommodation where guests can experience the beauty of everyday life in Kyoto.

Distinguished Osaka luxury overlooking the castle keep through the seasons.

A city hotel with bathing facilities in Kobe’s Sannomiya area.

An indulgent stay at a hot spring resort overlooking the Naruto Strait.

A family resort hotel where guests can unwind after a full day of fun.

A paradise on the hill where panoramic sea and sky views and hot springs help you unwind.

The gentle glow of lanterns floating on the sea and the sparkling brilliance blooming across the night sky create a miraculous scene.

Sakai’s biggest autumn festival, where history and tradition come alive.

Sea, sky, and fields of flowers as far as the eye can see. Two seasons bring two different spectacular views into bloom.

One of Japan's most famous festivals held in Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto with more than 1150 years of history.

A glamorous event that symbolizes summer in Ashiya, highlighted by a powerful fireworks show featuring Approx. 6,000 fireworks.

Get swept up in dazzling dances and spectacular fireworks!

A traditional summer festival held every year on August 15, lighting up the night in Gojo, Nara.

The free-spirited energy of color, music, and dance fills the ancient capital.

An annual summer festival held in a historic shopping street in central Kobe.

The calls of the auctioneer echo through the harbor at night at this summer tradition in Sakai, dating back to the Kamakura period.

A large-scale, citizen-participation festival held throughout the Sannomiya area.

A relaxed spring event where you can admire 2,300 rose bushes representing 200 varieties in full bloom.