Kyoto
Tourist Attractions
Kansai Travel Guide
Things to Do
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![Ine no Funaya]()
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![Biwako Kisen]()
ShigaBiwako Kisen
Enjoy a variety of beautiful Biwako cruises. -
![Sumo Wrestling Museum Kehayaza]()
Nara Experiences FacilitiesSumo Wrestling Museum Kehayaza
The historic Katsuragi City, is the birthplace of the Japanese spirit -
![Kishiwada Castle]()
Osaka Tourist AttractionsKishiwada Castle
It is a symbol of Kishiwada, known for the legend of "Tako Jizo," in which a swarm of octopuses protected the castle. -
![Nanzenji Temple]()
Kyoto Shrines & TemplesNanzenji Temple
One of the most famous Zen temples in Kyoto, founded by Emperor Kameyama. -
![Ago Bay]()
Mie Famous PlacesAgo Bay
Ise-shima National Park’s a breathtaking spot which was chosen for Ise-Shima Summit. -
![Ise Jingu]()
Mie Shrines & TemplesIse Jingu
A two-thousand-year-old Shinto shrine, filled with the origins of Japanese history, nature, and architecture. -
Kyoto Shrines & Temples
Ginkaku-ji
The serene atmosphere is the essence of Higashiyama culture. -
![Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum]()
Hyogo Experiences FacilitiesKiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum
The museum collected "Nada-based Sake Brewery's Equipment," a nationally designated Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. And visitors can learn about the history of sake brewing. -
![Tamba Sasayama City Historical Museum]()
Hyogo MuseumsTamba Sasayama City Historical Museum
This museum, housed in a former courthouse building, provides visitors with an insight into the history and culture of Tamba Sasayama. -
![Aoyama Historical Village (Aoyama Rekishi Mura)]()
Hyogo MuseumsAoyama Historical Village (Aoyama Rekishi Mura)
A history village about Tamba-Sasayama’s history, culture and Dekansho Bushi song. -
![Shoshazan Engyoji Temple]()
Hyogo Shrines & TemplesShoshazan Engyoji Temple
The "Hieizan of the West," the location of the Hollywood movie "The Last Samurai."
Eating Out
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![Ujicha-tea Dojo ”Takumi no Yakata”]()
Kyoto CafésUjicha-tea Dojo ”Takumi no Yakata”
Enjoy a cup of Uji-cha tea brewed by yourself while admiring the natural and clean scenery of the beautiful Uji River. -
![Kasiya]()
Nara CafésKasiya
Famed Nara confectionery selling a wide assortment of wagashi treats to love. -
![The AGINGHOUSE 1795 Dojima Store]()
Osaka Meat DishesThe AGINGHOUSE 1795 Dojima Store
A bar serving U.S.A top-grade aged beef like you won’t believe. -
![Okonomiyaki Mizuno]()
Osaka Japanese CuisineOkonomiyaki Mizuno
A veteran shop in Dotonbori’s dueling okonomiyaki district that’d been loved for over 75 years. -
![Waguri Senmon Saori]()
Kyoto CafésWaguri Senmon Saori
1-mm thin ribbons of tanba chestnuts come together in this exquisite mont blanc. -
![Muteppou Osaka]()
Osaka RamenMuteppou Osaka
A ramen shop that prides itself in a rich soup simmered painstakingly from domestic pork bones for a taste like none other. -
![Salon de le François]()
Kyoto CafésSalon de le François
Italian Baroque style café opened in September 1934 for classic music; reminiscent of the halls of a luxury cruise ship, the cafe creates a special world surrounded by masterpieces of music and paintings. -
![551HORAI Main store]()
Osaka Chinese Food551HORAI Main store
If you are ever in Osaka, you must try this. The BUTAMAN (Pork buns) is the soul food of the people of the Kansai region. -
![Maikohan Arashiyama]()
Kyoto Japanese CuisineMaikohan Arashiyama
Elegant tempura courses with fresh Kyoto ingredients. -
![AWOMB Karasuma Head Shop]()
Kyoto Japanese CuisineAWOMB Karasuma Head Shop
Hand-wrap sushi you can “weave” with a variety of ingredients. -
![Chalet Mizugahama]()
Shiga CafésChalet Mizugahama
A gorgeous café greeted by the shores of Lake Biwa and nearby waterbirds. -
![Uka Rokkon]()
Shiga Japanese CuisineUka Rokkon
Savor Shiga’s delicacies in a 180-year-old historical home.
Shopping
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![Tsutaya Bookstore, Kyoto Okazaki]()
Kyoto Miscellaneous GoodsTsutaya Bookstore, Kyoto Okazaki
Enrich your life with books and art at this new culture spot in Okazaki, Kyoto. -
![Nara Family]()
Nara Commercial BuildingsNara Family
A commercial facility, offering gourmet dining and shopping, with a beautiful rooftop view of The Nara Palace Site and Mt. Kasuga. -
![Aeon Mall Wakayama]()
Wakayama Commercial BuildingsAeon Mall Wakayama
The largest shopping mall in Wakayama with 160 shops. -
![Namba Parks]()
Osaka Commercial BuildingsNamba Parks
The 9-story commercial complex with a city park, connected to Nankai Namba Station. -
![A・SQUARE]()
Shiga Commercial BuildingsA・SQUARE
An all-purpose local customers’shopping center near the station. -
![Shoyeido Kyoto main store]()
Kyoto Miscellaneous GoodsShoyeido Kyoto main store
A specialty store with over 300 years of history passing the Japanese incense tradition to the present day. -
![Fruit daifuku, Gion Ninigi main store]()
Kyoto Sweets Shop & Desserts ShopFruit daifuku, Gion Ninigi main store
Fruit Daifuku sparkles like a jewel at the Gion Ninigi confectionery store in Kyoto. -
![Tenugui specialty store ₋ Nijiyura Nakazaki-cho Main Store]()
Osaka Miscellaneous GoodsTenugui specialty store ₋ Nijiyura Nakazaki-cho Main Store
Original Tenugui (hand towel) store from Sakai, Osaka, where craftsmen uses the traditional dyeing technique of “Chusen”. -
![VIERRA Nara]()
Nara Commercial BuildingsVIERRA Nara
A commercial complex under the elevated railway tracks with restaurants, stores, and a supermarket. -
![JR Kyoto Isetan]()
Kyoto Commercial BuildingsJR Kyoto Isetan
A great shopping spot adjacent to Kyoto Station that covers every life aspect. -
![Kyoto Station Building]()
Kyoto Commercial BuildingsKyoto Station Building
Convenient station complex with retailers, restaurants, and resting spots. -
![HEP FIVE]()
Osaka Commercial BuildingsHEP FIVE
A fashion mall with the bright red ferris wheel which is a landmark of Umeda, primarily targeting a young generation.
Accommodation
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![HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO]()
Kyoto HotelsHOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
An exquisite luxury hotel offering splendid views of Nijo Castle all year around. -
![Nanten-en Inn & Ryokan]()
Osaka InnsNanten-en Inn & Ryokan
A vintage Japanese inn featuring a menu of seasonally ripened ingredients and an expansive, 10,000 m2 Japanese garden with gorgeous views all year around. -
![Kominka Cottage Kanon]()
Nara Capsule HotelsKominka Cottage Kanon
Rent the entire Kominka house, with its classic Japanese style. -
![Guest House Warakuan]()
Kyoto Capsule HotelsGuest House Warakuan
A machiya guesthouse near Heian Jingu Shrine lets you feel as if you are living in Kyoto. -
![GUESTHOUSE Rice Chikko]()
Osaka Capsule HotelsGUESTHOUSE Rice Chikko
A charming guesthouse with cozy, Japanese-modern vibes. -
![MUNI KYOTO]()
Kyoto HotelsMUNI KYOTO
A luxury hotel presenting “One and One Scenery” next to the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto. -
![Blanchette Nanki Shirahama]()
Wakayama HotelsBlanchette Nanki Shirahama
An auberge with natural hot springs, fine cuisine, and ultimate relaxation. -
![RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka]()
Osaka HotelsRIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
The "Guest House of Osaka" that has welcomed guests and dignitaries from Japan and abroad in the 86 years since its establishment. -
![Conrad Osaka]()
Osaka HotelsConrad Osaka
A hotel in a convenient location for both business and leisure, proud of its view from 200 meters above the ground. -
![Ooedo-Onsen Monogatari Minoh Kanko Hotel]()
Osaka HotelsOoedo-Onsen Monogatari Minoh Kanko Hotel
The hotel has an outdoor hot spring（Rotenburo-Onsen) with a panoramic night view, as well as a full range of entertainment—the hotel where you can enjoy yourself all day long. -
![Wakanoura Nature Resort EPICHARIS]()
Wakayama HotelsWakanoura Nature Resort EPICHARIS
A resort hotel popular for its guest rooms and cuisine that remind you of an Aegean Sea resort. -
![Yunotani Senkei]()
Nara InnsYunotani Senkei
Nine independent guest cottages with open-air baths where hot spring water flows in directly from the oldest resort in Totsukawa-go.
Events & Festivals
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![Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival)]()
Kyoto Summer festivals & EventsGion Matsuri (Gion Festival)
One of Japan's most famous festivals held in Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto with more than 1150 years of history. -
![Nagahama Hikiyama Festival]()
Shiga Spring festivals & EventsNagahama Hikiyama Festival
One of the three major float festivals registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Don't miss the children's kabuki! -
![Osaka Festival of Lights
– Osaka Hikari no Renaissance –]()
Osaka Winter festivals & EventsOsaka Festival of Lights – Osaka Hikari no Renaissance –
A Light Arts Festival that Encompasses Nakanoshima’s Waterfront -
![Osaka Festival of Lights
– Midosuji Illumination –]()
Osaka Winter festivals & EventsOsaka Festival of Lights – Midosuji Illumination –
This Symbolic Street Illumination Gently Wraps the People of Osaka in Light -
![Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri]()
Nara Winter festivals & EventsKasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri, a Traditional Event of Nara Since Over 800 Years Ago!
Articles
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![Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.]()
Kansai RegionKansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.
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![Meet "real Japan" in Kansai - an exclusive experience.]()
Kansai RegionMeet "real Japan" in Kansai - an exclusive experience.
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![Go kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature]()
Wakayama OutdoorsGo kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature
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![Walk along the oldest road in Japan and learn about the lives and cuisine of the people living amid the unspoiled landscape of Japan.]()
Nara Famous PlacesWalk along the oldest road in Japan and learn about the lives and cuisine of the people living amid the unspoiled landscape of Japan.
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![One-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs]()
Kyoto Experiences FacilitiesOne-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs
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![Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!]()
Osaka Experiences FacilitiesExperience Japanese life through washoku cooking!
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![A complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs]()
Hyogo Famous PlacesA complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs
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![Best Things to Do in Kobe! A Full Guide of Everything from Must-See and Hidden Spots to Food, Shopping and more!]()
Hyogo Famous PlacesBest Things to Do in Kobe! A Full Guide of Everything from Must-See and Hidden Spots to Food, Shopping and more!
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![Visit backstage the traditional art of the “Awaji Ningyo Joruri” puppet show]()
Hyogo Experiences FacilitiesVisit backstage the traditional art of the “Awaji Ningyo Joruri” puppet show
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![Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Tower Top Experience! Unforgettable view from the top of the 300-meter-high tower.]()
Hyogo ObservatoriesAkashi-Kaikyo Bridge Tower Top Experience! Unforgettable view from the top of the 300-meter-high tower.
