‘Kansai Visitors’ Archives
Take the Torroko Romantic Train in Arashiyama
The famous Romantic Train in Arashiyama begins running its scenic tour along the Hozugawa river on March 1st and will continue running until December 29th. The Torroko trolley travels 7.3 kilometers in distance along the river and through 8 tunnels between Torroko Saga and Kameoka stations. The duration of the trip is 25 minutes and costs 600 [...]
Mad Rush to Temples and Shrines
Christmas is only two days away! It is celebrated all over the world by Christians and non-Christians alike, especially in Japan where only about 1% of the population are Christian. However, in recent years, Christmas has gained in popularity even among non-Christians as the gift-giving part of the holiday catches on more with children and adults. [...]
Approaching Momiji Season
People are gearing up for momiji season this year. It's the HOT topic around Japan! Pamplets designed to inform people on momiji viewing places are being handed at stations, in neighborhoods and just about anywhere people gather. Anyone who wants to see the beautiful red, yellow and orange Japanese maple leaves before they fall off the trees can [...]
Momiji Viewing Areas in Kansai
In April, Japanese cherry blossoms bring in spring, while the Japanese momiji, known as the Japanese maple, announces autumn has come. If you are traveling in Japan, make sure you come in autumn at least once in your lifetime to see the Japanese maples in their vibrant yellows, oranges and reds. The best known areas to view maple trees are [...]
Rainy Season Number 2 in Japan
Normally, rainy season is before summer. But with the recent wind currents snaking over the country, Japan has had tons more rain than it got during the official rainy season. While Tokyo has seen torrential rains and flooding, the Kansai region has also had its share of downpours and flooding. Now that typhoon season is officially ON, more [...]
Kyoto Hotels Close to Kiyomizudera
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan. Now, it is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture and one of the three major cities in the Kansai metropolitan area which include Osaka and Kobe cities. Kyoto is a blend of old and new Japan with hints of European and western culture. People from all over the Japan and the world come to Kyoto to experience the [...]
Hiroshima Peace Festival on August 6
While Hiroshima is not in the Kansai area of Japan, it is close. Besides that, it's one of the most important festivals throughout Japan. Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Memorial Day service is held every year on August 6th to commemorate the dropping of the A-bomb on Hiroshima during World War II. It is Hiroshima's most important event of the year [...]
