Kansai

Wonderful Places to Visit in Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture is situated in the Kansai region, south of Osaka. The capital is Wakayama city with its main attraction: Wakayama Castle. The main attraction of the prefecture is Mount Koya or Koyasan, one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Japan. Wakayama is known as the spiritual home of Japan because of some of the large and famous religious sites located in the area and the large network of hiking trails that together from the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage. Other popular places of the prefecture include the famous Shirahama beach and onsen resorts, beautiful natural scenery and inhabited islands. In this article, we present the best places to visit in Wakayama Prefecture.

2020.07.10

Kansai

15 Best Things To Do in Nara

Here we listed the best things to do in Nara including many historical sites, nature spots and of course, the spot you can see friendly deer! Nara is the ancient capital in Japan and if you are planning to visit Kyoto, you should include Nara too!

2020.07.09

Nara

Best Things to Do in Osaka – An Overview Per Area

Along with Tokyo, Osaka is one of the most urbanised cities in Japan. This harbour city is widely known for its' unique atmosphere and lively and welcoming people living there. The entire city is (quite literally) full of energy, and offers a totally different experience to visitors from what you can experience in Tokyo. The tasty local dishes, entertaining theme parks, and historical spots co-exist within the small, but also rapidly developing city. Let us help you understand the different areas of Osaka and their respective highlights!

2020.05.28

Osaka

20 Popular Destinations in Kyoto: Enjoy Kyoto to the Fullest!

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is always listed among the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Along with the other cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, it has been through a rapid growth as a center of economy with its abundant sources of sightseeing spots which bring a huge benefit to the city. Once you open a travel guidebook on Japan, you probably get confused and feel lost as there are so many places to go and things to do there. In this article, we will divide the city into five main districts and tell you more about each area and its' highlights!

2020.05.27

Places to visit in Kyoto

Great Places To Visit around Tennoji, Osaka

The centre of Osaka consists of two main hubs; Kita (north) and Minami (south), but when you travel even further south for about 2km, you will reach the Tennoji area. Tennoji has developed itself as Osaka's third major downtown hub. Back in the days, this used to be a low-rent urban area with some traditional and historical tourist sites. But recently this part of the city has transformed into one of the most popular areas of the city with some great new tourist attractions, including Osaka’s tallest building! Now you can experience both traditional and modern Osaka in the Tennoji Area. Here we list our recommended places to visit in south Osaka.

2020.04.26

Osaka

Places to Visit in Osaka Bay Area – USJ, Kaiyukan and More

Osaka Bay Area is home to two large Western-style entertainment complexes: Universal Studios Japan and Tempozan. In this article we tell you all about the places to visit here!

2020.04.23

Osaka

Great Places to Visit near Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle is one of Japans most popular places to visit for both Japanese and international tourists. In this article we will talk about what you can do in the area around Osaka Castle!

2020.04.21

Osaka

Kobe Day Trip Guide – Things to Do and Places to Visit in Kobe!

Kobe is an often underestimated city in the Kansai area. Because of its rich and international history, the city has a unique atmosphere and many special things to see and do. In this article we will tell you why you should visit Kobe and what you should see and do!

2020.03.18

Kobe

5 Lovely Animal Cafes in Kyoto

Looking for some furry, fluffy friends in the cultural, historic capital of Japan, Kyoto? well, we've got you covered! these are by far the 5 best animal cafes you can find in Kyoto! have fun and take lots of pics.

2020.02.23

Food & Drinks in Kyoto

Discover the Kansai Region: 7-Day Itinerary in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe

Planning to visit Osaka and Kyoto? Check out the best Osaka and Kyoto itinerary for 7 days including the other top highlights of Kansai Region (Western Japan) such as Nara and Kobe.

2018.06.30

Itinerary in Japan