Attractions – Kobe, Shiga, Wakayama

Not many tourists visit Kobe, Shiga, and Wakayama. Kobe is a big city but tourists just pass to go further west for Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima. Shiga has the Japanese largest lake. Wakayama has deep holy forest of Ki mountain range.

Nada Sake Brewery

There are thousands of sake breweries in Japan and each one develops its unique taste and flavour using the local rice and water. Among them, Nada district of Kobe has about 40 breweries and produce nearly 30 percent of Japanese sake production. More

Akashi Bridge walking tour

Why not consider a trip up one of the 300m high towers of the world's longest suspension bridge? On a clear day the view is spectacular, with visibility stretching as far as Shikoku and Osaka. More

Himeji Castle

Himejijo, the most magnificent castle in Japan, has begun the major restoration of its central tower. You can't enter the tower until January 2011 when they will start the restoration viewing program.More

Let’s go Tigers!

Baseball games are played several times a week from April to September. Kansai, with 2 teams, is well represented. Legendary Hanshin Tigers is very popular and have enthusiastic fans.More

Enryakuji Temple on Mt.Hiei

Located in the mountain miles away to the northeast from Kyoto city, Enryakuji is a quiet Buddhist temple. It is one of the largest and most important temples in Kyoto.More

Koyasan Sacred Mountain

Koyasan is a mountain which holds the head temple "Kongo-buji" of the Shingon Buddhism sect. It is two hours away from Osaka city center, thick forest at 900 meters up in the mountain.More