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Kansai Private Trains Guide: Osaka, Kyoto & Nara Travel

If Tokyo’s train system overwhelms first-time visitors, Kansai’s private railways can be equally confusing—but in a simpler, more manageable way.

Kansai Airport is the largest international airport in West Japan, and although it’s a bit outside the center of Osaka,

The Kyo Kaido is the old highway that once connected Kyoto and Osaka, carrying travelers, merchants, and messengers between the

Over the years, Osaka has gained a reputation as a bustling hub for trade and commerce. Its history is closely

During lunch, it is not uncommon to find long lines outside of okonomiyaki restaurants. At festivals, you can be sure

A Osaka has a lot of delicious food and Osakans pride themselves on providing a tasty array of dishes. There

Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, but compared to large cities, Osaka only has a few parks

For people in Osaka, Osaka Port is famous for the most famous aquarium in Kansai, Kaiyukan. Right next to Kaiyukan