The Kansai area is located in the west of Japan, bordering the Chugoku region, Shikoku, and Chubu.
For touring enthusiasts, the region offers beautiful scenery, mountains, coastline, and attractive roads.
Characteristics of the Kansai area
- Kii Peninsula
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The Kii Peninsula area, which straddles Mie, Nara, and Wakayama, is ideal for touring, with courses that run along mountains and rivers.
- Hyogo/Kyoto
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The northern part is dotted with beautiful mountains, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery in each season.
The cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves are especially worth seeing. Kyoto’s historic buildings are also one of its attractions. - coastline
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There are beautiful coastlines around Kobe, Awaji Island, and the Kii Peninsula. Touring while feeling the sea breeze is pleasant, and the fantastic scenery of the sea spreads out.
Touring spots in Kansai
This is an article about touring spots in Kansai. We will continue to add more in the future.😊
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Byodoin Phoenix Hall: A famous temple in Uji where the beauty of Japanese architecture shines on a 10-yen coin | Kyoto
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Naramachi: Exploring the historic streets where the charm of Japan’s ancient capital lives on│Nara
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Riders Cafe ZERO-BASE: An attractive cafe with fresh ingredients and vast grounds to enjoy in Miyama Town, rich in nature│Kyoto
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Roadside Station Udaji Ouda: Enjoy local taste and footbath! │Nara
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Hieizan Enryakuji Temple: The foundation of Japanese Buddhism. History of Tendai sect and cultural base of esoteric Buddhism│Shiga
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Genkyuen: A beautiful garden that harmonizes Hikone’s history and nature│Shiga Japan
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Hikone Castle: Charm and history of a special historical site in Shiga Prefecture│Shiga Japan
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Chihaya Akasaka Roadside Station: Enjoy fresh ingredients and beautiful scenery in Osaka’s only village│Osaka Japan
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Roadside Station Miyama: A hidden gem along National Route 42, a charming roadside station with beautiful scenery│Mie Japan
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Rider House & Guest House Raruku│Wakayama Japan
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Kumano Hongu Taisha: A sacred site and part of the pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains, a shrine in Wakayama Japan
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Roadside station Kumano/Itaya Kurobei no Sato, a place related to Itaya Kurobei│Mie Japan
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Maruyama Senmaida: A hidden tourist spot with beautiful rice terraces│Mie Japan
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Hana-no-Iwaya Shrine: Kumano’s natural worship and mysterious rock lodge│Mie
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Tategasaki: A scenic spot in Mie Prefecture, the place where Emperor Jimmu landed│Mie Japan
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Touring diary
Touring diary: Full of charms of Mie Prefecture! Exhilarating touring from Osaka to Owase and along the Totsugawa River: 2023.10.28
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Roadside Station Okuiseki Tsutsugikan: A spot where trees and people come into contact in Taiki Town, Mie Prefecture│Mie Japan
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Shiga Agricultural Park Blume no Oka: Enjoy a heartwarming day with nature experiences and delicious food │Shiga Japan
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