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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.
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Attractions
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Kyoto Prefecture
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For over 1000 years the capital of Japan.
User rating: 97/100 (1196 votes)
Visited by: 2237 users
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One of Japan's three most scenic views.
User rating: 83/100 (60 votes)
Visited by: 95 users
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Osaka Prefecture
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Largest city of the Kinki Region.
User rating: 85/100 (908 votes)
Visited by: 1641 users
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Nara Prefecture
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Japan's first permanent capital.
User rating: 91/100 (728 votes)
Visited by: 1305 users
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Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot.
User rating: 88/100 (40 votes)
Visited by: 75 users
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The cradle of the Japanese civilization.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 3 users
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Hyogo Prefecture
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Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
User rating: 87/100 (464 votes)
Visited by: 840 users
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Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort.
User rating: 87/100 (33 votes)
Visited by: 67 users
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Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
User rating: 80/100 (419 votes)
Visited by: 780 users
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Wakayama Prefecture
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Atmospheric temple mountain.
User rating: 93/100 (121 votes)
Visited by: 204 users
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Pilgrimage destination on the Kii Peninsula.
User rating: 88/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 45 users
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Mie Prefecture
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Site of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines.
User rating: 84/100 (134 votes)
Visited by: 250 users
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Former castle town famous for ninja.
User rating: 76/100 (76 votes)
Visited by: 147 users
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Shiga Prefecture
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Unique art museum in the mountains.
User rating: 93/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 24 users
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Castle town at the shores of Lake Biwa.
User rating: 78/100 (62 votes)
Visited by: 123 users
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Accommodation
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English Links
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Kansai Window
Information about the Kansai region.
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Kansai Time Out
A monthly English-language news-and-listings magazine.
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KansaiConnect
Portal community and search engine for foreigners and Japanese in the Kansai area.
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