Reasons To Visit Japan's Kansai Region

Above, Osaka Castle. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Eventually, foreign tourists will be allowed to visit Japan again. As of now, the country's borders are closed to foreign tourism.

However, that doesn't prevent anyone from planning a future trip there. One section of Japan that should be considered is Japan's Kansai Region.

Above, Kinkaku-ji "Golden Pavilion" in Kyoto. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Travel has posted 10 reasons to visit Japan's Kansai Region.

They begin it with:

Japan is at the top of many travelers' bucket lists with its incredible food, beautiful landscapes, and intriguing culture. But while many people fly into Tokyo and simply stay there, it’s more worthwhile to get outside the capital and spend time exploring the Kansai region.

Kansai encompasses the prefectures of Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, Hyogo, and Shiga. Within these prefectures, the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji are some of the most popular among tourists. Here are 10 reasons visitors should consider spending their time in Kansai rather than sticking to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

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