Welcome to Northern Kansai

Step off the beaten path into an undiscovered Japan

Exploring Northern Kansai

Travel north, beyond the golden route and the major cities of Kansai to discover the beauty and hidden treasures of traditional Japan. Visit northern Hyogo prefecture and northern Kyoto prefecture.

WOODLAND KYOTO

-Step into a forest paradise -
About a 20min. train ride from Kyoto City, you will arrive in the area called “Woodland Kyoto”. While fostering a deep connection with the forests, the people here led enriched lives and developed their own culture.

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WOODLAND KYOTO

KINOSAKI ONSEN & SURROUNDINGS

Famous for its hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen, white sandy beaches of Takeno, the well preserved castle town of Izushi and mountain sports & activities available year round.

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GREATER KINOSAKI AREA

KYOTO BY THE SEA

- The source of Japan -
Home to Japan’s first Ancient Kingdom, this region is the cradle of Japanese civilization and food culture.

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KYOTO BY THE SEA
Getting Here

A quick train ride from Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji and Osaka. Relaxing hot springs, beautiful beaches and tranquil villages full of history and tradition await you here in Northern Kansai.

*Times by express train
1 Osaka

3 Hours ～

2 Kyoto

2.5 Hours ～

3 Kobe

2.5 Hours ～

4 Himeji

2 Hours ～

5 Kansai Intl.
Airport

4 Hours ～

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