Koshien in Kansai
Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai Region


ᯓ Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture (Near Osaka) ᯓ
📍Koshien Stadium of Hanshin Tigers

ᯓ 7 Prefectures of Kansai ᯓ
➡ Osaka  & Hyogo     ⬇ Kyoto     ⬇ Nara
⬇ Shiga     ⬇ Mie    ⬇ Wakayama

The Kansai region is special because it is widely considered the historical and cultural heart of Japan.

Osaka is unique for its vibrant, outgoing culture and distinct Kansai dialect. The city is also celebrated as "Japan's kitchen" due to its world-famous and innovative food scene, which is the birthplace of beloved street foods like takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

ᯓ Kyocera Dome, Ōsaka's Orix Buffaloes ᯓ
📍Kyocera Dome, Ōsaka



Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture, Kantō Region


ᯓ Kyoto Prefecture, Kantō Region ᯓ
📍Thousand Torii Gates

Senbon Torii, or Thousand Torii Gates, at the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The shrine is famous for its picturesque path winding up a mountainside, which is lined with thousands of traditional red gates. It is a significant and popular Shinto shrine that is open 24 hours a day.



Nara Park
Nara Prefecture, Kantō Region


ᯓ Nara Prefecture, Kantō Region ᯓ
📍Nara Park

Nara Park is a large public park in the city of Nara, famous for its approximately 1,200 semi-wild sika deer that roam freely. The deer are considered sacred and are a symbol of the city. The park also contains several major landmarks, including Tōdai-ji Temple, Kōfuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.



Hikone Castle in Shiga
Shiga Prefecture, Kantō Region


ᯓ Shiga Prefecture, Kantō Region ᯓ
📍Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle is one of Japan's most important feudal castles, located in Shiga Prefecture and designated as a National Treasure. It is one of only five castles in the country that has retained its original main keep, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into Japan's samurai history. The castle grounds are also home to the beautiful Genkyu-en Garden, a traditional strolling garden with a pond and teahouses that perfectly complements the castle's architecture.



Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, Iga City
Mie Prefecture, Kantō Region


ᯓ Mie Prefecture, Kantō Region ᯓ
📍Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum is an immersive historical museum located in the city of Iga, an area famous as one of the two historical homes of ninja. Visitors can explore a traditional ninja house full of secret passages, hidden doors, and clever traps, providing a hands-on look at their skills. The museum also features a collection of authentic ninja weapons and a thrilling live demonstration of ninja techniques.



Kumano Kodō Pilgrimage Routes
Wakayama Prefecture, Kantō Region


ᯓ Wakayama Prefecture, Kantō Region ᯓ
📍Kumano Kodō Pilgrimage Routes

The Kumano Kodō is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes in the Kii Peninsula that holds a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status. These sacred trails wind through lush mountains and forests, leading to the three great shrines of Kumano. Walking these routes offers a profound spiritual journey and a chance to experience a deep connection to Japan's ancient history and nature.


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