Kansai destinations

KANSAI · JAPAN

Temple cities, food-filled neighbourhoods and hot-spring escapes in western Honshu.

Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama

Places to explore

Temple districts, gardens and neighbourhood walks.

Lively food streets and a city base for the wider region.

Historic temples and the paths around Nara Park.

A walkable hot-spring town in northern Hyogo.

A mountain hot-spring escape near Kobe.

Shrine visits, coastal scenery and a stay beside the sea.

Pilgrimage routes and mountain heritage in Wakayama.