53 hand-verified guides 13 spots 6 prefectures updated Oct 2026
Travel beyond
the obvious.
The data-built guide to six prefectures of Kansai — Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga & Wakayama.
01 — Kansai map
Explore by Prefecture
Tap a prefecture — its spots, guides and plans live on one hub.
04 — Latest guides
New on Beyond Kansai
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2026-10-13 2026-10-13
Walking the Kumano Kodo in Winter (2026): Is It Doable, What Changes, and the Onsen Reward
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2026-10-09 2026-10-09
Ine in Winter (2026): Kan-Buri Season, Buri-Shabu, and the Funaya Village at Its Quietest
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2026-10-06 2026-10-06
Minoo Park & Falls (2026): Osaka's Autumn Valley
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2026-09-28 2026-09-28
The Best Onsen in Kansai for Winter (2026–27): Five Hot-Spring Towns We've Actually Fact-Checked, Compared
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2026-09-25 2026-09-25
Kumano Kodo Packing List (2026): What to Bring, Season by Season
05 — Editor's Picks
Where to start
Our 13 most-recommended places to begin.
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Den Den Town (Nipponbashi Otaku District)
hub_area · subculture_shop
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Genbudo Park
nature
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Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe (Ryuyukan)
museum · subculture_shop
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Kirby Cafe Daimaru Shinsaibashi
character_cafe · food
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Kumano Hongu Taisha
shrine · hidden_gem
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Mandarake Grand Chaos
subculture_shop
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Nachi Falls
nature · shrine
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Nintendo OSAKA
subculture_shop · shopping
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Osaka Korea Town
food · shopping
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Pokemon Center Kyoto
subculture_shop · shopping
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Pokemon Center Osaka DX & Pokemon Cafe
subculture_shop · character_cafe
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Taima-dera
temple
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Tomogashima
nature · hidden_gem
Hand-verified guides to Kansai · new articles every week
About the project · Every entry checked against official sources.