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Not sure where to look? Want to find a place to do hanami like the locals but not sure where is the best spot? I have you covered! This guide covers train-accessible sakura spots near the city centers of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto and Hyogo. Not only will you get the best places, you will also get tips and tricks on how to make the best of it!

Did you know that apart from Osaka, another city within the Kansai region that's also well worth visiting is Kobe! Often overlooked, Kobe actually has a lot to offer! If you love gachas / claw machines and Anime / cute Characters such as Sanrio Characters, Chiikawa, Sumikko Gurashi and more, keep reading as this guide is curated just for arcade lovers and kawaii fanatics like us! This guide includes (but not limited to) the following: 💟 How to get to Kobe 💟 List of gacha / claw machine locations in Kobe 💟 Where to find cute Characters / Anime merchandise in Kobe 💟 Where to try Kobe beef 💟 Other fun things to do in Kobe 💟 Where to stay in Kobe Happy Kobe!

I can speak from experience as a solo female traveler when I say that booking a hotel, hostel, or bed & breakfast takes a lot of time and careful planning. Prior to choosing a place to stay, it is important to carefully weigh factors including price, location, amenities, and room alternatives. I've curated a list of places I've stayed when traveling throughout Japan in this guide. If you have more questions or you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me in my social media accounts: Instagram: @aritravelsjp TikTok: @aritravelsjp Facebook: Arisa in Wanderland Need a local guide in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Shiga or Wakayama? We can show you around! Instagram: @kansailocaltours Facebook: Kansai Local Tours

Si l'organisation rigoureuse n'est pas votre fort et que vous privilégiez la liberté dans votre exploration, ma solution "carte & conseils" est idéale pour vous. Elle vous offre une carte complète des lieux à découvrir, tout en vous laissant la liberté de choisir vos activités. 🗺️ Vous y trouverez une carte détaillée couvrant Tokyo et ses environs, la région du Kansai : Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara et leurs environs, agrémentée de conseils pratiques pour enrichir votre expérience : ✈️ Des conseils de voyage : des conseils pratiques pour naviguer au Japon, y compris des astuces de transport, comment et où manger du bœuf de Kobe, gérer des cartes SIM et l'échange de devises, et plus encore. 🎭 Des expériences Culturelles : comment assister à un match de sumo, regarder un spectacle de geisha et une carte, des endroits pour faire un pèlerinage des endroits provenant d'anime. 🏩 Comment trouver le logement parfait, et choisir le meilleur quartier où séjourner. ⚠️ Notez que si vous avez déjà acquis mon Itinéraire Complet, celui-ci inclut déjà tous les conseils et cartes nécessaires. 🎍CECI EST UNE CARTE PUREMENT INFORMATIVE AVEC DES EMPLACEMENTS ET CONSEILS SÉLECTIONNÉS. AUCUN ITINÉRAIRE DÉTAILLÉ N'EST INCLUS. Pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience de voyage plus structurée, mes itinéraires élaborés sont la solution parfaite. Ils sont spécialement conçus pour ceux qui préfèrent éviter les tracas de la planification et souhaitent profiter d'un voyage quasiment clé en main, avec tout le nécessaire pour une immersion totale.

If meticulous organization isn't your strong suit and you prefer freedom in your exploration, my "map & tips" solution is ideal for you. It provides a comprehensive map of places to discover, giving you the freedom to choose your activities. 🗺️ Here you'll find a detailed map covering Tokyo and the surroundings, and the Kansai region: Kyoto, Osaka, and their surroundings, with practical tips to enrich your experience: ✈️ Travel Tips: Practical advice for navigating Japan, including transportation tips, how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences: How to attend a sumo match, watch a geisha performance, and a map of places for an anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. ⚠️ Note that if you've already purchased my Complete Itinerary, it already includes all the necessary maps and tips. 🎍THIS IS A PURELY INFORMATIVE MAP WITH SELECTED LOCATIONS AND TIPS. NO DETAILED ITINERARY IS INCLUDED. For those seeking a more structured travel experience, my developed itineraries are the perfect solution. They are specifically designed for those who prefer to avoid the hassle of planning and wish to enjoy a nearly ready-made trip, with everything you need for a total immersion.

🌸 My itinerary, thoughtfully crafted from my own experiences living in and exploring Japan, span 15 to 20 days of immersive travel. You're not just visiting; you're experiencing Japan's heart through my eyes. Here's what you can expect: 🗼 Kanto Region day by day itinerary : Explore Tokyo and the surrounding areas, including Kamakura, Mount Fuji 🗻, and Nikko. 🏯 Kansai Itinerary: Delve into the heart of Kansai with day-to-day plans for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and more. Plus, gain insights into less-explored areas that promise unique experiences. ☮️ Bonus Day in Hiroshima : As an added bonus, how to spend a day in Hiroshima. 📅 Each section is packed with additional ideas for exploring nearby locales. 🎍 Map to accompanies this guide, pinpointing all mentioned locations for your convenience. ✈️ Travel Tips : Benefit from practical advice on navigating Japan, including transportation tips , how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences : how to attend a sumo match , watch a geisha show and Anime Pilgrimage for anime fans, I've included a map and tips for embarking on an unforgettable anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. This itinerary is designed for those who really don't want to spend time on travel planning and prefer a nearly ready-to-go trip. If you're not a planning or itinerary person and desire more freedom in your planning, then my "map & tips" option is better suited for you. It's just the map with all the locations, allowing you to freely choose what you want to do.

🎍Mon itinéraire, soigneusement élaborés à partir de mes propres expériences de vie et d'exploration au Japon, couvrent 15 à 20 jours de voyage immersif. Voici ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre : 🗼 Itinéraire jour par jour dans la région de Kanto : Explorez Tokyo et ses environs, incluant Kamakura, le mont Fuji 🗻, et Nikko. 🏯 Itinéraire jour par jour pour le Kansai : Plongez dans le cœur du Kansai avec des plans quotidiens pour Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, et plus encore. De plus, obtenez des aperçus de zones moins explorées qui promettent des expériences uniques. ☮️ Journée Bonus à Hiroshima : En bonus, comment passer une journée à Hiroshima. 📅 Chaque section est remplie d'idées supplémentaires pour explorer les localités avoisinantes. 🎍 Des cartes (à ajouter à google maps) pour accompagner ce guide, indiquant tous les lieux mentionnés pour votre commodité. ✈️ Des conseils de voyage : des conseils pratiques pour naviguer au Japon, y compris des astuces de transport, comment et où manger du bœuf de Kobe, gérer des cartes SIM et l'échange de devises, et plus encore. 🎭 Expériences Culturelles : comment assister à un match de sumo, regarder un spectacle de geisha et une carte, des endroits pour faire un pèlerinage des endroits provenant d'anime. 🏩 Comment trouver le logement parfait, et choisir le meilleur quartier où séjourner. L'itinéraire est conçus pour les personnes qui ne souhaitent vraiment pas passer du temps à planifier leur voyage et veulent tout avoir prêt pour un voyage presque entièrement préparé. Si vous n'êtes pas une personne qui aime la planification ou le fait d'avoir un itinéraire, et que vous cherchez plus de liberté dans l'organisation, alors mon offre "map & conseils" est mieux adapté pour vous. Il s'agit simplement de la carte avec tous les emplacements, et vous restez libre de faire ce que vous voulez.

Perfect for those exploring the 2-3 Kansai area of Japan for 2-5 days.

🏯 Japan's Machu Picchu, or "the castle in the sky" is located just north of the big cities of Kobe city and Himeji city in Hyogo Prefecture. A great detour to explore the countrysides of Kansai! This trip may need some time and some advance planning, so let me be your guide (with tons of tips & advice) through this process! (this guide is written from my own experience)

Not sure where to go? Too many places but too little time? Let me help you narrow down your choices for your next trip in Japan! Perfect for those exploring the one Kansai area of Japan for a day or two.

Visiting Japan soon? Here are 20 hotels with a magnificent view of Mount Fuji. Need a local guide in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Shiga or Wakayam? We can show you around! Instagram: @kansailocaltours Facebook: Kansai Local Tours

One way to get souvenirs in Japan is to collect station stamps (eki stamps) or maybe temple/shrine stamps called "goshuin". But did you know that you can also collect tower stamps? I have compiled the 19 towers in Japan. See below for more information on where you can collect the stamps! For private tours in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe or for Japan itinerary planning, you can send me a direct message on Instagram @kansailocaltours.

Osaka Bay views, extensive Chinatown snacks, and a world class standard of beef. Kobe can be easily reached within 1 hour on train routes from Kyoto and Osaka, making it the ultimate day trip destination on your Japan travels. This guide features a locally-curated list for your day trip to Kobe, from morning to evening. You can find essential restaurants, cafés, sightseeing locales, Instagram spots, and shopping destinations - perfect for your one-day excursion. For more Kobe and Japan-based travel inspiration, follow me here on Thatch and on Pinterest @afternaomi. Enjoy, and bon voyage!

🇯🇵🇭🇰 Have an authentic Hong Kong experience or have an HK style food craving in Japan? I got your back! I've gathered an entire list of restaurants that I know of as of 202 (more will be added if I come across more). Enjoy, share and tip if you find this useful!

🌸 This itinerary, thoughtfully crafted from my own experiences living in and exploring Japan, span 4 to 8 days in Osaka. You're not just visiting; you're experiencing Japan's heart through my eyes. Here's what you can expect : 🗼 Osaka day by day itinerary : Explore Osaka and the surrounding area. 🎍 Map pinpointing all mentioned locations for your convenience. ✈️ Travel Tips : Benefit from practical advice on navigating Japan, including transportation tips , how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences : how to attend a sumo match , watch a geisha show and Anime Pilgrimage for anime fans, I've included a map and tips for embarking on an unforgettable anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. This itinerary is designed for those who really don't want to spend time on travel planning and prefer a nearly ready-to-go trip. If you're not a planning or itinerary person and desire more freedom in your planning, then my "map & tips" option is better suited for you. It's just the map with all the locations, allowing you to freely choose what you want to do.

🌸 Mon itinéraire, soigneusement élaboré à partir de mes propres expériences de vie et d'exploration au Japon, couvre 4 à 8 jours de voyage pour Kyoto. Voici ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre : 🏯 Itinéraire jour par jour pour Kyoto et les environs proches, dont Nara. 🎍 Une carte pour accompagner cet itinéraire, indiquant tous les lieux mentionnés pour votre commodité. ✈️ Des conseils de voyage : des conseils pratiques pour naviguer au Japon, y compris des astuces de transport, comment et où manger du bœuf de Kobe, gérer des cartes SIM et l'échange de devises, et plus encore. 🎭 Des expériences Culturelles : comment assister à un match de sumo, regarder un spectacle de geisha et une carte, des endroits pour faire un pèlerinage des endroits provenant d'anime. 🏩 Comment trouver le logement parfait, et choisir le meilleur quartier où séjourner. L'itinéraire est conçu pour les personnes qui ne souhaitent vraiment pas passer du temps à planifier leur voyage et veulent tout avoir prêt pour un voyage presque entièrement préparé. Si vous n'êtes pas une personne qui aime la planification ou le fait d'avoir un itinéraire, et que vous cherchez plus de liberté dans l'organisation, alors mon offre "map & tips" est mieux adapté pour vous. Il s'agit simplement de la carte avec tous les emplacements, et vous restez libre de faire ce que vous voulez.

🌸 This itinerary, thoughtfully crafted from my own experiences living in and exploring Japan, span 3 to 7 days in Kyoto. You're not just visiting; you're experiencing Japan's heart through my eyes. Here's what you can expect: 🗼 Kyoto day by day itinerary : Explore Kyoto and the surrounding area. 🎍 Map to accompanies this guide, pinpointing all mentioned locations for your convenience. ✈️ Travel Tips : Benefit from practical advice on navigating Japan, including transportation tips , how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences : how to attend a sumo match , watch a geisha show and Anime Pilgrimage for anime fans, I've included a map and tips for embarking on an unforgettable anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. This itinerary is designed for those who really don't want to spend time on travel planning and prefer a nearly ready-to-go trip. If you're not a planning or itinerary person and desire more freedom in your planning, then my "map & tips" option is better suited for you. It's just the map with all the locations, allowing you to freely choose what you want to do.

Find a list of amazing cafes to cafe hop around this historical city in Japan! I've compiled a list of cafes of various themes, food items, bearing in mind also of location and various price points. I believe they are all worth visiting and I hope you think so too!!

Welcome! This guide will take you up to the famous Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture, my favorite onsen town in all of Japan. If you would like to learn more, get some tips and tricks on how to navigate the town, please purchase this guide for your next trip! This trip is for those who love: hot springs ♨, crabs 🦀, relax 🏞️🛏 and want activities within walking distance 🚶.

For all the cat lovers visiting or living in Japan! This one is for you. I've curated a list of things you can do in the city - all cat-related or cat-themed. Enjoy! (I don't support most cat cafes but I do think some really try to do good work where the cat cafe is simply a means of them raising money to help the cats in question, so the cafes I've listed are ones I know that try their best to do this)