Kansai is a region in Honshu, the largest of the four main islands of Japan. 

It used to be the political and cultural center of Japan for many centuries, so it is not surprising that it still hosts about half of all Japan’s Important Cultural assets and National Treasures.

In Kansai you’ll find the traditional Japan of your imagination –  exquisite food, classical performing arts, Japanese tea ceremony, handicrafts, Zen gardens and temples that have been transmitted from generation to generation. The old capitals of Nara and Kyoto are where you will admire the deep, multilayered culture that Japan has built throughout its history, but Kansai is also the place where you can appreciate the spirit of initiative that permeates modern cities like Osaka. And yet, Kansai is more than just a collection of fascinating cities, it is also a place of lovely nature and deep spirituality.