Hyogo Prefecture

Himeji Castle, the White Heron Castle

March 22, 2019May 29, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Japanese National Treasures, Castles, Himeji

Along with Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Himeji Castle [姫路城] was one of the first Japanese World Heritage sites. Though this

Hyogo Prefecture

Striking and Colorful! Nakayama-dera Temple

April 3, 2018March 17, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Saigoku Kannon, Temples, Flowers

Just 20 minutes from Osaka City is Nakayama-dera Temple. Located in Takurazuka, Nakayama-dera is a huge, historic temple and is

About Us

We are Japanese husband and American wife couple living in Japan.

Our Kansai Odyssey began back in 2017. From a mutual passion for Japan, we began exploring Osaka from the modern to the ancient. From there we’ve been expanding our adventures all over the Kansai region!