Kumano Nachi Taisha: Sacred Kumano
Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several
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Nature
Totsukawa Village, Japan’s Biggest Village
Encompassing most of the southern portion of Nara Prefecture, one can describe Totsukawa Village as being hidden in plain sight.
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Mount Kongo, Kansai’s Snowy Escape
On the border of Osaka and Nara is the 1125m tall Mount Kongo. Mount Kongo is one of the most
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Hiking Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Nara City is home to literally dozens of World Heritage sites, many of which are Japanese temples and shrines. However,
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The Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses
Just north of Osaka City are a number of popular family-friendly parks and attractions. Easily the most popular of these
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Osaka’s Hidden Autumn Beauty, Hoshi no Buranko
There are many nice spots throughout in Osaka where you can enjoy the koyo, or autumn colors. One such place
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