Kansai, with Osaka and Kyoto in it, is the region where Japan’s capital used to be placed for over 1,000 years. Consequently, timeless traditional culture is passed on in many locations. Almost a quarter of world heritage sites registered in Japan cluster here in Kansai, a repository of numerous national treasures and important cultural assets. You can trace back to the origins of Samurai culture, garden culture, zen, tea ceremony, and other traditions in Japan.
Kansai is also the birthplace of Japanese food beloved in the world. Here, four of Miketsukuni provided superior food to the imperial court. This is the area called “the World’s Kitchen” with abundant food ingredients gathered throughout four seasons. A variety of Japanese food, transformed from Shojin (vegetarian), Honzen (formal), and Kaiseki (pre tea ceremony) Cuisines will be memorable highlights in your trip.
Surrounded by rich nature with six national parks, this region will soothe the souls of visitors. In essence, Kansai is the treasury of tourism resources that travelers seek. Enjoy finding your own treasure here in Kansai.