Kansai Region

The Kansai Region (関西地方 Kansai-chihō), sometimes still referred to as the Kinki region lies on the main island Honshu of Japan. The main cities in this region are Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Kansai is known for its food, especially Osaka, as supported by the saying “Kyotoites are ruined by overspending on clothing, Osakans are ruined by overspending on food” (京の着倒れ、大阪の食い倒れ Kyō no Kidaore, Ōsaka no Kuidaore).

Below you will see each prefecture of this Region and you can make a selection which cities to visit in each region.