Kansai region

Ninenzaka: Highlights, passage hours, fees, and access guide

We explain the stone-paved streets of Ninenzaka / Ninenzaka and Kyoto machiya, highlights including the walking route linking Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Pagoda, and Kōdai-ji, passage times, fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Tenryū-ji: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Admission Fees, and Access

This guide covers the highlights of the World Heritage site Tenryū-ji, including the Sōgenchi Garden, the Large Abbot’s Quarters and the dragon painting in the Dharma Hall, as well as opening hours, admission fees and access, based on official information and an on-site visit as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Himeji Castle: Highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access explained

This guide covers Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site and National Treasure of Japan, including its connected tower complex, Hishi Gate, Mikuni-bori moat, and Abura-kabe wall, along with opening hours, admission tickets, and access from Himeji Station, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Himeji

Hikone Castle: A guide to highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Hikone Castle, a national treasure, including its keep, Tenbin Yagura, the Corridor Bridge, and Hikonyan, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access from Hikone Station, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Hikone

Gion: Highlights, Access Hours, Fees, and How to Get There

We explain the highlights, passage hours, prices, and access to attractions such as Hanamikoji in Gion, Gion Shinbashi and Shirakawa, Tatsumi Bridge, Tatsumi Shrine, and Yasaka Shrine, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Saga-Arashiyama: A guide to highlights, fees, time required, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Saga Arashiyama—including the Bamboo Forest Path, Togetsukyō Bridge, Nonomiya Shrine, Jōjakukōji, Nison-in and Rakushisha—as well as prices, time required and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 10.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: Highlights, Opening Hours, Admission and Access

This guide explains the history of Kaiyukan, its architectural, landscape, and exhibition highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 10.

2026.10.29

Osaka

Kyoto Railway Museum: Highlights, Opening Hours, Tickets and Access

This guide covers highlights of the Kyoto Railway Museum, including the Umekoji Roundhouse, steam locomotives, the 0 and 500 Series Shinkansen, the SL Steam Train, and the railway diorama, as well as opening hours, admission and SL ride tickets, and access, based on official information and an on-site visit as of 2026/9.

2026.10.29

KyotoRailways

Daitoku-ji: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains Daitokuji’s highlights, including the Sanmon gate Kimmōkaku, the complex’s seven temple buildings, its subtemples, and its connection with the tea ceremony, along with visiting hours, prices, and access, based on official information and on-site reporting as of 2026year9month.

2026.10.29

Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha: Highlights, Visiting Hours, Time Required, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Fushimi Inari Taisha—including the tower gate, main hall, Senbon Torii, and fox statues—as well as visiting hours, time required, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.29

Kyoto