A place where you can learn the history and culture of Japan
The Kansai area is home to famous cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. In the area where the capital existed for about 1,500 years, you can experience the history and culture of Japan, including historic buildings such as shrines and temples, Maiko (an apprentice geisha in Kyoto and Western Japan) and traditional Japanese cuisine.
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Osaka
Bus tours that include Kyoto and Nara among their destinations are popular. We recommend tours for strolling around the public markets and experiencing Osaka as a city for food.
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Kyoto
Other than guided tours of Kyoto, popular options include going for a meal with a maiko (apprentice geisha), dressing up as a maiko to have your photo taken, or taking a maiko-themed tour.
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Nara
Diverse activity options include tours of historic temples, dyeing cloth with vegetable dyes, and making tea scoops and tea whisks.