Kansai Region Travel Guide - Kinki Region Travel Guide

Attractions

Kyoto Prefecture

1 Kyoto

For over 1000 years the capital of Japan.
User rating: 97/100 (2955 votes)
Visited by: 5755 users

2 Uji

City south of Kyoto known for its temple and tea.
User rating: 83/100 (7 votes)
Visited by: 913 users

3 Amanohashidate

One of Japan's three most scenic views.
User rating: 82/100 (154 votes)
Visited by: 306 users

Osaka Prefecture

1 Osaka

Largest city of the Kinki Region.
User rating: 86/100 (2216 votes)
Visited by: 4401 users

Nara Prefecture

1 Nara

Japan's first permanent capital.
User rating: 90/100 (1786 votes)
Visited by: 3544 users

2 Yoshino

Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot.
User rating: 86/100 (100 votes)
Visited by: 219 users

3 Asuka

The cradle of the Japanese civilization.
User rating: 79/100 (81 votes)
Visited by: 214 users

Hyogo Prefecture

1 Himeji

Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
User rating: 85/100 (916 votes)
Visited by: 1833 users

2 Kinosaki

Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort.
User rating: 85/100 (116 votes)
Visited by: 249 users

3 Kobe

Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
User rating: 81/100 (1030 votes)
Visited by: 2203 users

Shiga Prefecture

1 Hikone

Castle town at the shores of Lake Biwa.
User rating: 79/100 (188 votes)
Visited by: 410 users

2 Koka

Rural city known as a homeland of the ninja.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 78 users

Wakayama Prefecture

1 Mount Koya

Atmospheric temple mountain.
User rating: 93/100 (304 votes)
Visited by: 550 users

2 Kumano

Pilgrimage destination on the Kii Peninsula.
User rating: 85/100 (69 votes)
Visited by: 171 users

Mie Prefecture

1 Ise Shima

Site of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines.
User rating: 82/100 (335 votes)
Visited by: 799 users

2 Iga Ueno

Former castle town famous for ninja.
User rating: 75/100 (174 votes)
Visited by: 402 users

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