Kansai
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Walk the Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari
Hike through an endless tunnel of vermillion gates up a sacred mountain.
Eat Your Way Down Dotonbori
Graze through Osaka's neon-lit street food paradise along the canal.
Bow to the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Stand before the world's largest bronze Buddha inside the world's largest wooden building.
Lose Yourself in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Walk beneath towering bamboo stalks that sway and creak in the wind.
Marvel at the Golden Pavilion
Behold Kinkaku-ji reflected perfectly in its mirror-still pond.
Feed the Sacred Deer of Nara Park
Buy shika senbei crackers and feed over a thousand free-roaming deer.
Feast on a Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner
Experience Japan's haute cuisine in a centuries-old Kyoto ryokan.
Master the Art of the Tea Ceremony
Participate in an authentic matcha tea ceremony in a Kyoto teahouse.
Explore the Kasuga Grand Shrine Lanterns
Walk through a forest path flanked by 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns.
Meditate in a Zen Rock Garden at Ryoan-ji
Contemplate fifteen stones in the world's most famous karesansui garden.
Master the Perfect Takoyaki
Take a hands-on class to craft Osaka's signature octopus balls.
Hike the Philosopher's Path in Cherry Blossom Season
Walk a canal-side trail lined with hundreds of cherry trees in full bloom.
Discover the Neon Underground of Shinsekai
Explore Osaka's retro entertainment district beneath the Tsutenkaku Tower.
Bar-Hop Through Ura-Namba
Crawl through the hidden backstreet bars of Osaka's edgiest nightlife quarter.
Watch a Sumo Morning Practice
Observe sumo wrestlers train at a local stable in their daily ritual.
Taste Kakinoha-Zushi at a Traditional Workshop
Try Nara's signature persimmon leaf-wrapped sushi at its birthplace.
Ride the Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel at Night
Soar above Osaka Bay in one of the world's largest Ferris wheels after sunset.