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The Kinki Region, also commonly known as Kansai, consists of seven prefectures. It used to be the political and cultural center of Japan for many centuries. The cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Kobe are all part of the Kinki Region.

Attractions

Kyoto Prefecture

1  Kyoto For over 1000 years the capital of Japan. User rating: 97/100 (1047 votes) Visited by: 1958 users  2  Amanohashidate One of Japan's three most scenic views. User rating: 83/100 (50 votes) Visited by: 86 users

Osaka Prefecture

1  Osaka Largest city of the Kinki Region. User rating: 85/100 (794 votes) Visited by: 1440 users

Nara Prefecture

1  Nara Japan's first permanent capital. User rating: 91/100 (639 votes) Visited by: 1130 users  2  Yoshino Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot. User rating: 87/100 (33 votes) Visited by: 64 users

Hyogo Prefecture

1  Himeji Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle. User rating: 88/100 (409 votes) Visited by: 741 users  2  Kinosaki Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort. User rating: 87/100 (29 votes) Visited by: 56 users  3  Kobe Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake. User rating: 79/100 (356 votes) Visited by: 676 users

Wakayama Prefecture

1  Mount Koya Atmospheric temple mountain. User rating: 94/100 (107 votes) Visited by: 176 users  2  Kumano Pilgrimage destination on the Kii Peninsula. User rating: 85/100 (16 votes) Visited by: 35 users

Mie Prefecture

1  Ise Shima Site of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines. User rating: 84/100 (117 votes) Visited by: 210 users  2  Iga Ueno Former castle town famous for ninja. User rating: 76/100 (65 votes) Visited by: 127 users

Shiga Prefecture

1  Miho Museum Unique art museum in the mountains. User rating: 92/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 17 users  2  Hikone Castle town at the shores of Lake Biwa. User rating: 79/100 (58 votes) Visited by: 105 users

Access and Orientation

Osaka's Kansai International Airport is Japan's second largest international airport, served by many Japanese and international airlines. From Tokyo, the Kinki area can be easily accessed by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen in about two to three hours. Check the individual cities' access pages for more details.

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English Links

Kansai Window Information about the Kansai region. Kansai Time Out A monthly English-language news-and-listings magazine. KansaiConnect Portal community and search engine for foreigners and Japanese in the Kansai area.