Kansai Area

Kansai area is Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding area. Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, Shiga and Mie pregectures are in this area.

Kansai (KIX)

Kansai airport to/from Nippombashi, Nagahoribashi, Ebisucho access route. Tengachaya is better location than Namba to change trains.

You may find the best route to Nippombashi, Nagahoribashi, Ebisucho, Sakaisujihommachi, Kitahama from Kansai airport.
Chubu Area

How to transfer between Nagoya and Osaka/Kyoto by train

Which one is better, Shinkansen (left) or Kintetsu (right) ? If you have to move between Nagoya and Osaka (or Kyoto)...
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary of staying in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka 8 days

You can find the sample itinerary of overnight in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka again.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train and bus pass for sightseeing in Kyoto

There are lots of deals available in Kyoto. This post will show you most of deals in Kyoto and you can find which deals you should choose.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train pass for sightseeing in Osaka

There are lots of deals available in Osaka. This post will show you most of deals in Osaka and you can find which deals you should choose.
4 to 6 days

Visit Osaka and Kyoto for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary

I have made the sample itinerary that is Kyoto and Osaka stay for 5 to 7 days before. Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and ...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Guide to take trains in Kobe. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?

Kobe is one of popular places in Kansai region. This post explains you about the transportation in Kobe and access to Kobe.
Kansai Area

Himeji station guide. How to get Himeji castle from the station

Himeji station is the gateway to Himeji castle. There are two stations in Himeji. Those are JR Himeji station and Sanyo-Himeji station. And this station is also the transfer point of the Sanyo Shinkansen and the conventional railway lines. This post shows you the structure of these stations and access to Himeji castle from the station.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Osaka Kaiyu Ticket gives you a big saving for the trip to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium and sightseeing in Osaka.

Whale shark tank is the biggest reason to visit Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium. I have been to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium many...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Namba stations guide. How to change the trains among Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, subway and JR.

Namba is one of the downtown cores in Osaka. There are many railway lines and many Namba stations as will. It is very complicated. This post shows you all Namba stations with many photos. You can find how to change trains there.
Kansai (KIX)

How to choose the deals for access to/from Kansai Airport

If you arrive in Kansai airport, most of you go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or maybe Nara, Wakayama. There are many deals ...
Hiroshima and Miyajima

Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass user guide. The deal for the traveler who wants travel in Kansai, Hiroshima and the surrounding area.

Kansai HIroshima Area Pass is the best choice who stays in Kansai area and visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. You may find how to use this pass in this post.
4 to 6 days

How to build the itinerary and choose the deals for Osaka stay 5 to 7 days.

If you stay in Osaka only and make some day trips to outside Osaka, this sample itinerary helps you to build your trip plan.
4 to 6 days

Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary

This post shows you very basic trip plan which include Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe in 7 days duration.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Kyoto station guide. How to transfer between the Shinkansen, Kintetsu Railway, Subway and JR local trains.

Kyoto station may be your first place when you visit Kyoto. Because Kyoto station is the biggest station in Kyoto. The Tokaido Shinkansen, many limited express trains, a local train and subway depart and arrive in this station. This post shows you the details about this station.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to access to Himeji and Kobe from Osaka

This post will explain you how to access to Himeji by trains. And you also can find the way to combine trip to HImeji with Kobe.
2013 trip to Shirahama

Easy trip to Nanki Shirahama from Osaka. Part 3 visiting Adventure World

Adventure World is the most popular attraction in Shirahama. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Easy trip to Na...
2013 trip to Shirahama

Easy trip to Nanki Shirahama from Osaka. Part 2 check in hotel, glass boat tour and small aquarium.

Large rock surface beach can be seen very often in Shirahama (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Easy trip to Na...
2013 trip to Shirahama

Easy trip to Nanki Shirahama from Osaka. Part 1 from Shin-Osaka to Shirahama by train

283 series train was called "Super Arrow". (C) JP Rail Shirahama is located at the west coast of Kii peninsula, Waka...
Kansai Area

Kii peninsula access guide. How to get Shirahama, Kii-Katsuura and Shingu.

Kii peninsula has many interesting spots, like Kumano Kodo, Nachi Falls and Shirahama Onsen. But this area is very w...
Kansai (KIX)

How to access to Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe from late arrival flight at Kansai Airport-KIX

I have received many inquiries about access to Osaka from the flight that arrive after 21:00 at Kansai airport (KIX)...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Osaka train route guide. How much can we use JR Pass in Osaka? How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots in Osaka?

There are lots of the train lines and subway lines in Osaka. This post shows you the train network in Osaka. You can learn how to get the major places in Osaka.
Kansai Area

Kyoto train route guide. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?

There are lots of the train lines and subway lines in Kyoto. This post shows you the train network in Kyoto. You can learn how to get the major places in Kyoto.
Chubu Area

Ise access guide. Kintetsu is the best way but we can use JR Pass too.

Ise is well known as home of Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu). This is one of the most sacred and most famous Shinto shr...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

ICOCA and Haruka, Kansai One Pass and Haruka, and Haruka discount ticket. Very flexible and good deal for tourist who stay in Kansai.

Kansai One Pass and Haruka, ICOCA and Haruka and Haruka discount ticket are the special discount deals which is designed for the overseas passengers only. If you buy Kansai One Pass and Haruka or ICOCA and Haruka, you can take the limited express Haruka at the discount rate and IC card. This post explains you how to choose this deal and how to use this deal.
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