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When planning a Kansai itinerary, many travelers default to booking a hotel right in the middle of Kyoto. But while Kyoto offers incredible history, t...

Tucked away in the mountains of Shiga Prefecture, Gransnow Okuibuki is one of the Kansai region's largest and most vibrant ski resorts, boasting surpr...

Discover the Konze Alps in Shiga Prefecture. A thrilling day hike near Kyoto and Osaka featuring giant granite boulders, rope climbs, waterfalls, and...

While the iconic thatched roofs of Shirakawa-go are undoubtedly spectacular and draw crowds from around the world, finding that exact same historic ru...

If you are looking to trade the bustling city streets of Osaka for a true tropical getaway, you do not actually need to book a flight out of Kansai. W...

Rising steeply behind Kobe, Mount Rokko offers one of the most rewarding and accessible day hikes in the Kansai region. The classic traverse route sta...

Located in Kishiwada City, Kishiwada Castle is a tranquil and historically significant coastal fortress. Originally established in the 16th century, i...

Among all of Japan's waterfalls, Shiraito Falls (Shiraito-no-Taki) in Shizuoka operates on an entirely different level of beauty. Instead of a single...

While Wakayama’s Shirahama is globally famous for its brilliant white-sand beach and relaxing hot springs, the real magic lies beneath the surface of...

If you love the historic, snow-covered Gassho-zukuri farmhouses but want to avoid the massive tourist crowds of Shirakawa-go, Gokayama (五箇山) is you...

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go. Discover traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses and learn the best ways to visit from Takaoka...