Travel guide of Kansai district in Japan
Kansai district is western part of main island(Honshu) in Japan. Many histric places still remain in Kansai, like Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and so on. Mie prefecture is famous for Ninja and tasty foods! Shiga prefecture's lake Biwa-ko is the largest lake in Japan.
Travel map of Kansai district
- City
- Kyoto city
- Nara city
- Osaka city
- Airport
- Kansai International Airpot (KIX)[Map]
- Osaka International Airpot (Itami Airport) (ITM)[Map]
- Station
- JR Kobe Station[Map]
- JR Kyoto Station[Map]
- JR Nara Station[Map]
- JR Osaka Station[Map]
Culture of Kansai
Kansai has cultural difference compared with Kanto(around Tokyo). Especially provincialism is remarkable. It is because of historical back ground. While Kanto's samurai culture, Kansai area had been grown as a business and political place. So clear and cheerful expression is used a lot in communication. Many people are proud of their place and product.