Himeji

Hyogo Prefecture

Engyo-ji Temple, Himeji’s Best Kept Secret

May 24, 2019April 25, 2020 kansaiodyssey16 0 Comments Saigoku Kannon, Temples, Himeji

When people think of the city of Himeji, their first thought is of course Himeji Castle. However, Himeji definitely has

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

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!