The Essence of Japan, KANSAI
The Kansai region has been playing a leading role in the fields of politics, economy, culture and business in Japan since old times.
Kansai offers almost everything what a tourist can desire: ancient capitals like Kyoto and Nara, modern cities like Osaka and Kobe, treasures inherited from past ages including the beautiful four seasons, history, culture and the World Heritage sites, new features such as high technology and pop culture, and perfect leisure attractions such as gourmet foods and hot spring. Furthermore, individual areas in Kansai are all closely located to each other, enabling you to enjoy all the attractions from ancient Japan to modern Japan with its extensive transportation system.
What is KANSAI like ?
Culture, History, and World Heritage
Kansai had enjoyed a role as a center for politics, economy and culture over the period of more than 1,200 years from ancient times. Japanese culture and history is condensed in Kansai.
For the World Heritage sites, Kansai has more than half the world's cultural heritage in Japan. “Nogaku,” “Ningyojoruri Bunraku” and “Kabuki” are all originally from Kansai.
Four Seasons different attractions
Kansai is blessed with the Japan's unique four seasons and abundant gifts of nature. In any of the season, it becomes even more attractive with its beautiful nature as well as local events and festivals. Whenever you visit, you will be left with different impressions of Kansai.
Hot Spring many appealing hot spring spots
Including Arima Spa and Shirahama Spa, the Japan’s oldest hot spring resorts, Kansai offers many attractive hot spring spots. Japanese people have been in love with hot spring from time immemorial, and hot spring is often used as a way to heal body and mind. Come to Kansai and take a hot spring bath!
Kansai is a groumet paradise
Kansai has been known as a gourmet paradise abundant with reasonable, delicious foods. In addition to local specialties, you can also enjoy many cheap casual meals in a lighthearted mood. Come and try Kansai's attractive gourmet foods.
Convenient Transportation in KANSAI
Kansai's sightseeing spots are closely located to each other, very convenient to move around. With an extensive network of railway and bus services, you can easily travel between different locations. It takes only one or two hours to go to popular sightseeing spots such as Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, so you can use your time efficiently for sightseeing in the wide area of Kansai.
High Technology and Pop culutre
Attracting most advanced companies, universities, research institutes to set up their base, Kansai is playing a leading role in the field of IT, biotechnology, robotics, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. Kansai offers many places to experience pop culture including anime and manga.
