EXPLORE KANSAI

Historic cities, everyday culture.

Explore the historic towns, temples, local food and varied landscapes of Kansai.

ABOUT KANSAI

Explore Kansai by prefecture

Choose a prefecture to discover the places, traditions and everyday life of western Japan.

PREFECTURE DISCOVERY

Explore Kansai by prefecture

Select a prefecture on the map to view its travel guide and photo. Unreleased English guides are marked as coming soon.

Map source: National Land Numerical Information (administrative boundaries, MLIT), adapted for JCJ. Displayed prefecture positions are geographic references, not travel routes.

PREFECTURES

Find your next destination in Kansai

MIE

Mie

Ise’s sacred precincts and Mie’s coastal towns

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SHIGA

Shiga

Lake Biwa, castle keeps and merchant canals

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KYOTO

Kyoto

Temple districts, bamboo groves and Kyoto beyond the city

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OSAKA

Osaka

Dotonbori food streets and Osaka Castle history

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HYOGO

Hyogo

Kobe waterfronts, Himeji Castle and onsen escapes

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NARA

Nara

Ancient Buddhist landmarks and the hills of Yoshino

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WAKAYAMA

Wakayama

Pilgrimage routes, sacred mountains and the sea

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