All destinations
From the vibrant streets of Osaka to ancient temples and dramatic coastlines, discover every corner of the Kansai region
Must-visit destinations
Himeji
Castle architecture, Photography
Kobe
Food and wine, Harbor views
Koyasan
Temple stays (shukubo), Buddhist history
Kyoto
Temples and shrines, Traditional culture
Nara
Temples and Buddhist history, Wildlife (with caveats)
Osaka
Street food and izakaya culture, First-timers who want one base for the whole Kansai region
More to explore
Arashiyama
Bamboo grove photography, Zen gardens
Central Kyoto
Downtown walkability, Shopping and food markets
Dotonbori and Namba
Street food crawls, Nightlife and izakaya-hopping
Fushimi
Torii gate photography, Sake tasting
Gion and Higashiyama
Geisha district history, Historic lanes and machiya architecture
Kumano Kodo
Hiking and pilgrimage, Remote, slow-paced travel
Nara Park
Wildlife photography, Families (with supervision)
Northern Kyoto and Kinkaku-ji
Zen gardens, Rock garden meditation
Osaka Bay and Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan and Super Nintendo World, Kaiyukan Aquarium's whale sharks
Osaka Castle area
History and castle architecture, Cherry blossom viewing (Nishinomaru Garden)
Shinsekai and Tennoji
Kushikatsu and inexpensive local dining, Retro, pre-war Osaka atmosphere
Uji
Matcha and tea culture, Half-day trips
Umeda and Kita
Department store and mall shopping, Skyline and sunset views
Wakayama
Castles without the crowds, Coastal day trips
Off the beaten path
Katsuo-ji
Visitors who want a quieter alternative to Kyoto's major temples, Autumn foliage with a specific, unusual visual (thousands of daruma dolls)
Minoo Park
Autumn foliage without leaving the Osaka area, An easy half-day hike
Mount Rokko and Arima Onsen
Hot spring bathing, Night views
Nachi Falls
Waterfall and shrine photography, Kumano Kodo pilgrims
Nada sake district
Sake tasting, Half-day add-ons to Kobe
Shirahama coast
Beaches, Onsen towns
Most-booked experiences across Kansai
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
