The best tourist seasons in Kansai include spring cherry blossom viewing (March to May), summer festivals (June to August), and autumn maple viewing (September to November).

What are the must-visit attractions in Kansai?

Must-visit attractions in Kansai include Universal Studios Osaka, Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Kitano Ijinkan in Kobe, etc.

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Kansai

Top activities in Kansai

Shodoshima-Takamatsu/Himeji Ferry Ticket Reservation|Shodoshima, Shikoku

Japan JR Pass: JR West All Area Pass (eMCO Electronic Ticket) | Japan

JR PASS | West Kansai-Hiroshima Area 5-Day Pass

Osaka/Kobe to Nijigen no Mori/Sumoto Onsen|One-way/Round-trip via Expressway Bus|Awaji Island

Higashinari-ku and Ikuno-ku, Osaka Prefecture | Dining Bar U-style (U-style) | Seat Reservation Only

Universal Studios Japan | Admission Ticket & Express Pass

Universal Studios Japan: Admission Ticket | Osaka, Japan (Officially Authorized)

Universal Studios Japan Express Pass

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel Advance Tickets|Immediate Reservation Confirmation|Osaka

Osaka Amazing Pass E-Ticket: 1-Day or 2-Day Unlimited Rides

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Arashiyama Nara | Buy One Get One Free: Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Fushimi Jiikawa Honpo, Arashiyama Day Trip

Osaka Orange Picking Day Trip: Enjoy the Ishikawa River Park Meat Festival, Shiratori no Sato Road Station, and Pick Oranges at the Prince Orange Farm!

From Kyoto Station: Autumn Arashiyama Stroll, Sagano Train, and Hozugawa River Rafting Tour

[2026 Limited-Time Romantic Snow Illumination Gallery from Kyoto] Miyama Limited-Time Snow Illumination Gallery, Amanohashidate Ine Cruise, Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots

[Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple Day Trip] Atago Nenbutsu-ji Temple Arashiyama Hike Spirited Away's Hidden Thousand Arhat Temple

Central Japan International Airport (NGO) ↔︎ Nagoya City, Inuyama, Hida Takayama, Gero Onsen, Shirakawa-go, Toyama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Hakuba, Mount Fuji, Tokyo │ Airport pickup service

Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto

Osaka|Yakiniku Goen Sennichimae Branch|Kuroge Wagyu Beef All-You-Can-Eat Course

Osaka Bulteon Home Game Volleyball Ticket Reservations (Osaka Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture)

Amanohashidate 2-Day Snow and Hot Springs Tour | Ine Funaya, Mt. Rokko, Kasamatsu Park, Maizuru Fresh Market, Kobe Mita Outlet, Miyama Town | Depart from Osaka

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