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Guide Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region
March 7, 2025
Osaka Kyoto Kansai Featured Articles
February 20, 2025
Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2025: Osaka-Kyoto-Kansai Edition
Ranking of the most popular onsen ryokans in the Osaka-Kyoto-Kansai region
January 11, 2024
Onsen Map: All hot spring areas in Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region
Kyoto, Arima, Himeji, Kinosaki, Nanki Shirahama, Kii Katsuura
March 7, 2025
Limited-Time Offer! Announcing Ogoto Onsen’s Special Plan for you to Enjoy Kyoto and Hot Springs in Winter!
These limited-time plans are available from December 2, 2024, to May 31, 2025
November 19, 2024
Introduction to Autumn Colours 2024 in Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region’s Onsen Resorts – with information about the best time to view fall foliage in different regions
This article introduces the best time to view the foliage in each area’s onsen…
April 3, 2024
A hidden gem! My visit to the authentic onsen ryokan “Takarazuka-Onsen Hotel Wakamizu” just 25 minutes from Osaka
Onsen Ryokan Review: Hotel Wakamizu Hot Springs with 800 Years of Tradition and Authentic Kaiseki Cuisine Feat…..
April 4, 2025
Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai Region – Famous sakura onsen spots with latest full-bloom forecast, 2025
Temples and traditional buildings decorated by prink sakura are exceptionally…
April 3, 2024
Part 2: A hidden gem! My visit to the authentic onsen ryokan (hot spring hotel) “Takarazuka-Onsen Hotel Wakamizu” just 25 minutes from Osaka
Sightseeing in the Surrounding Area Hotel Wakamizu is nestled in the enchanting town of Takarazuka, home to a …..
August 28, 2023
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 1
From check-in to entering the washitsu with open-air bath (first day) – Arriving at Ogotoonsen Station, 20 minutes from Kyoto…
August 28, 2023
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 2
From soaking in the public bath to kaiseki dinner and futon bedtime (first day) – We requested dinner at 6 p.m. and…
August 28, 2023
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 3
From breakfast to check-out (second day) – The morning sun entered the room as I opened the curtains. We took….
April 26, 2019
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 1
Awaji Island Onsen is a great hidden hot spring resort near Kansai International Airport, Osaka and Kobe. I took a tour…
