Best Places To Visit in Kansai

A historic and cultural heart of Japan, the Kinki Area boasts iconic cities like Kyoto and Osaka. In Kyoto, explore ancient temples like Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Osaka dazzles with its vibrant nightlife, street food in Dotonbori, and the majestic Osaka Castle. Discover Nara’s friendly deer and the towering Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple. Savor regional delicacies such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. The Kinki Area’s dynamic blend of tradition and modernity captivates travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Japan.

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Theme parks • Osaka

Universal Studios Japan Studio Pass

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Theme parks • Osaka

Universal Studios Japan Express Pass

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Observation decks • Osaka

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Attraction passes • Osaka

Osaka Amazing Pass

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Museums • Kyoto

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Observation decks • Osaka

HARUKAS 300 Observatory Ticket

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Historical sites • Osaka

Osaka Castle Ticket

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Historical sites • Mino

Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple

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Theme parks • Suzuka

Suzuka Circuit Park Ticket in Mie

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Cruises • Kameoka

Hozugawa River Boat Ride Experience in Kyoto

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Cable cars • Osaka

HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel Ticket in Umeda

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Zoos & aquariums • Osaka

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Ticket

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Transport in Kansai

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Airport trains & buses • From Osaka

Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t Ticket

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Rail passes • From Osaka

JR Haruka Kansai Airport Express Ticket

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Rail passes • From Sagae

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

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Private airport transfers • Sennan County

Sennan County｜Kansai International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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Rail passes • From Osaka

Osaka Metro Pass

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Airport trains & buses • From Osaka

Limousine Bus Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kansai Area

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Rail passes • From Osaka

JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass

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Rail passes • From Hiroshima

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

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Rail passes • Higashi-osaka

JR Kansai Mini Pass

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Rail passes • From Osaka

JR West Kansai Area Pass

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Rail passes • From Osaka

Kintetsu Rail Pass

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Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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Hotels in Kansai

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Hotels • Osaka

Namba Oriental Hotel

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Hotels • Osaka

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka Namba

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Hotels • Izumisano

OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

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Hotels • Osaka

KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba Ebisucho

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Hotels • Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo

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Hotels • Osaka

Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA

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Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1AUD = 111.81JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Recommended trip duration
5 days

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