Kansai

Osaka's depth, Nara's quiet corners, Kobe's harborside streets, and the sacred mountains of Wakayama — Kansai beyond the day-trip circuit.

Shrines & Sacred Sites Kansai

Koyasan: Japan's Sacred Mountain Town and the Ultimate Temple Stay Experience

Complete guide to Koyasan: how to get there from Osaka, overnight in a shukubo temple, Okunoin cemetery at night, Danjo Garan, and practical tips for Japan's most sacred mountain town.

2026-05-26

Shrines & Sacred Sites Kansai

Kumano Kodo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Walk Japan's Sacred Trail

Which Kumano Kodo route to choose, how many days you need, access from Osaka, and what walking Japan's most sacred pilgrimage trail feels like.

2026-05-25

Onsen & Ryokan Kansai

Kinosaki Onsen: Japan's Most Walkable Ryokan Town (Complete 2026 Guide)

Kinosaki Onsen is Japan's best ryokan town for first-timers: seven public baths, one main street, and yukata bathing between them. How to visit.

2026-05-17

Onsen & Ryokan Kansai

Kinosaki Onsen's Seven Baths, Ranked — and How to Get There from Osaka & Kyoto

Kinosaki Onsen's seven public baths ranked for first-timers, plus exactly how to get there from Osaka or Kyoto and what matsuba crab season costs.

2026-05-17