Kansai has a lot to offer to the traveler, with lots of new areas to explore. Osaka is located in the central part of the region, which includes the other prefectures of Kyoto, Fukui, Shiga, Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Tokushima and Hyogo.

Osaka's central location in Kansai makes it one of the best places to base your accomadation, and explore the sites of Kansai via a only 30 minute train ride to the other prefectures.