◆◆ “Kansai, the Essence of Japan” Vol.14 (June 22, 2010 ) ◆◆
This newsletter is sent by Organization of Kansai Unity to introduce various must-see tourist attractions of the Kansai region in Japan. ( http://www.kansai-japan.net/en/ )
Contents:
◆ Delta starts flights between Kansai International Airport and Seattle
◆ Special feature : Shiga & Fukui
◆ Looking for Inexpensive Hotels in Osaka?
◆ Unlimited Rides and Free Admission in Osaka
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◆ Latest event information : Delta starts flights between Kansai International Airport and Seattle
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Delta Air Lines began operating daily flights between Kansai International Airport and Seattle on June 8.
This has opened up the option for tourists planning to travel directly to the Kansai Region from the North-western U.S.
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=776
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◆ Special feature 1 : Shiga Prefecture
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Shiga is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.
Summer is the perfect season to enjoy waterfront recreations.
Why not enjoy a relaxing boat ride on waterways connected to Lake Biwa and feel the vitality of the natural environment?
http://info.biwako-visitors.jp/biwakonotabi/english/leisure/index.html
Omihachiman City offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a rowboat tour of waterways.
With its attractive townscape featuring centuries-old merchant houses, the city also offers visitors enjoyable walking tours.
http://info.biwako-visitors.jp/biwakonotabi/english/history/index.html （⑤Hachimanbori Canal）
Why not taste Omi beef and stay at one of the reasonably-priced public hotels?
http://www.qkamura.or.jp/q_e_fdetail.php?nfacid=2271
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◆ Special feature 2 : Fukui Prefecture
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Fukui Prefecture, which faces the Japan Sea, also allows visitors to enjoy waterfront recreations.
It is about two hours by train from Osaka.
Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata) is a perfect bus tour destination—you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the five lakes, mountains and the Japan Sea.
http://www.town.fukui-wakasa.lg.jp/kankou/english/hyaka/index.html
Located close to Mikata-goko is Obama City, which has many temples designated as national treasures.
You can easily tour around the city on a rental bicycle.
http://www.fuku-e.com/lang/english/places/culture.html （No.24 Obama National Treasure Tour ）
For information about summer events in Fukui, please click here.
http://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/kokusai/events/event_d/fil/001.pdf
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◆ Recommended accommodation : Looking for Inexpensive Hotels in Osaka?
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Looking for inexpensive hotels in Osaka?
You can find comfortable, safe, low-priced hotels in the center of Osaka by clicking here.
The linked website is available in four languages including English.
http://www11.ocn.ne.jp/~otomari/oig/index.html
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◆ Useful Information : Unlimited Rides and Free Admission in Osaka
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Unlimited rides and free admission: the Two-day Osaka Unlimited Pass for Overseas Visitors offers unlimited use of subways, new trams and city buses, free admission to 26 major tourist facilities and discounts/benefits at 12 other tourist facilities and 48 restaurants/shops.
You can fully enjoy Osaka using this pass.
http://www.pia-kansai.ne.jp/osp/en/
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Issued by: The Organization of Kansai Unity
Address: 11F, Osaka International Convention Center (OICC Grand Cube Osaka) 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Website: http://www.kansai-japan.net/en/
E-mail: info@kansai-japan.net
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◇What is Kansai?
The Kansai region comprises 10 prefectures: Fukui, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tokushima, and Tottori Prefectures. Befitting one of the best tourist destinations in Japan, Kansai is full of tourist attractions, including five UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. http://www.kansai.gr.jp/place_e/kansai/index.htm
◇What is Kansai Unity?
The Organization of Kansai Unity was established on July 1, 2007, comprising 10 prefectures, four ordinance-designated cities, and 6 economic organizations in the Kansai region. The purpose of the organization is to help Kansai develop into an attractive and energetic region by taking advantage of the overall strengths of the region. http://www.kansai.gr.jp/ku/menu/pdf/english.pdf
