Cities
22Nishinomiya
City between Osaka and Kobe, famous for Hanshin Koshien Stadium and sake brewing. Cultural and sport…
Suita
City adjacent to Osaka, known for Osaka University and Expo '70 Commemorative Park. Educational and …
Akashi
City famous for the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge, and astronomical ob…
Itami
City known for Osaka International Airport and sake brewing heritage. Transportation hub with tradit…
Tsu
Capital of Mie Prefecture, known for its proximity to Ise Shrine and coastal beauty. Spiritual signi…
Hikone
Castle town famous for its original wooden castle, one of only 12 remaining in Japan. UNESCO World H…
Ise
Sacred city home to Ise Grand Shrine, Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess…
Kumano
Sacred region famous for ancient pilgrimage routes called Kumano Kodo, UNESCO World Heritage site. S…
Yoshino
Mountain town famous for 30,000 cherry trees creating spectacular spring displays. UNESCO World Heri…
Koyasan
Sacred Buddhist mountain with over 100 temples, headquarters of Shingon Buddhism. UNESCO World Herit…