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Nekozaki Peninsula, a geological site with interesting rocks

Nekozaki Peninsula sits quietly at the northern tip of Hyogo Prefecture. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary cape,

Perched atop Mount Takatori, on the border of Nagata and Suma Wards in Kobe, Takatori Shrine offers more than just

Of course, cherry blossoms are always a favorite in Japan, but plum blossoms, or ume, are some of the very

The sight of the soft pale pink of the petals both calms and excites those who walk under their branches.

On the top of Mt Mitake, just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu

When it comes to beautiful beaches in Kansai, many would name ones in Wakayama. Indeed, beaches in Wakayama are usually

In the far east of the Sanin region, just between the border of Hyogo and Tottori Prefecture, is the quaint

While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however