Kansai
Osaka's depth, Nara's quiet corners, Kobe's harborside streets, and the sacred mountains of Wakayama — Kansai beyond the day-trip circuit. The guides here lean toward the overnight version: Kinosaki's seven public baths, a temple stay on Koyasan, and the Kumano Kodo before it becomes a checklist.
Koyasan: Japan's Sacred Mountain Town and the Ultimate Temple Stay Experience
Complete guide to Koyasan: how to get there from Osaka, overnight in a shukubo temple, Okunoin cemetery at night, Danjo Garan, and practical tips for Japan's most sacred mountain town.
Kumano Kodo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Walk Japan's Sacred Trail
Which Kumano Kodo route to choose, how many days you need, access from Osaka, and what walking Japan's most sacred pilgrimage trail feels like.
