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Top 10 Winter Illuminations in Kansai (2024-2025): Enjoy A World Where Everything Glitters

Arashiyama, Uzumasa Winter

When visiting Osaka in winter, you can't miss the colorful illuminations that decorate the city! In the cold, clear winter air, sparkling lights shine even more beautifully. And from Osaka to Kyoto and Kobe, Kansai comes alive with dazzling illumination events. Featuring creative blends of light, music, and visuals, often paired with nature’s own beauty, these displays are guaranteed to wow and delight. This page contains promotional content.

Two-day Road Trip for Shiga and Kyoto: See Gorgeous Fall Colors Around Japan’s Largest Lake!

Hikone, Nagahama Autumn
OMO Kansai Airport Review: Great Stay for Food, Fun, and Relaxation

Kansai Airport Hotels
All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: Kyoto's Famous Sightseeing Ride Through a Tunnel of Colors (2024 Guide & Tickets)

Arashiyama, Uzumasa Adventure Activities
Nintendo Museum Finally Opens! Explore Nearby Uji, Top Tourist Spots, and Travel Tips

Fushimi, Uji Other Museums
Inside Tenryuji Temple: Most Popular Attraction in Kyoto's Arashiyama Area

Arashiyama, Uzumasa Temples
Why 'OMO' Hotels by Hoshino Resorts Are The Ultimate Urban Getaway in Japan

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Hotels

What to Do in Osaka & Kyoto in December 2024: Christmas, New Year's Countdown, Seasonal Festivities & More

USJ, Nanko Port Winter

December in the Kansai area offers a spectacular lineup of events perfect for wrapping up the year. From Christmas festivities at popular theme parks to ever-evolving illumination displays and New Year’s Eve countdowns, there’s something for everyone. The Kyoto and Nara areas are also home to many temples where you can take part in ringing the joyanokane (New Year's Eve bell). Why not give it a try? This page contains promotions

Kyoto Station 2025 Survey: The Top 18 Popular Kyoto Souvenirs

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Gift Shops
Top 20 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Osaka (2025 Edition)

Shin-Osaka Gift Shops
A Bespoke Kyoto Experience - In the Private Luxury of Hachikan Ohara

kyoto Suburbs Unique Hotels
Explore Autumn in Hyogo Prefecture: Two-Day Road Trip to See Stunning Foliage and Top Attractions

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Castles
What to Do in Osaka & Kyoto in November: Top Events, Festivals, Fall Foliage & Illuminations

USJ, Nanko Port Autumn
What to Do in Osaka & Kyoto in October: Events, Festivals, Halloween Fun & More

USJ, Nanko Port Autumn

15 Recommended Places to Stay in Umeda for 2024: Hot Picks for Hotels and Apartments For Every Traveler

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Hotels

Osaka's Umeda neighborhood is a bustling area with popular shopping destinations and easy access to public transport. It serves as a hub for express buses and provides convenient travel within Osaka and nearby cities like Kyoto and Kobe. Additionally, direct trains like HARUKA and Kanku Rapid offer a seamless journey to Kansai International Airport. Umeda is a 5-star choice for accommodation in Osaka with 15 outstanding options showcased here, including new openings in 2023 and 2024. Main image: Booking.com, prtimes

13 Popular Yakiniku Chains in Japan With All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Beef

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Yakiniku
19 Best Things to Do in Kobe: Attractions, Fun Tours & More

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Downtown
38 Best Things to Do in Kyoto: See, Eat, and Shop Your Way Through Japan's Cultural Capital

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Other Sightseeing
10 Hotels in Osaka: Recommended Places to Stay Near Sightseeing Areas

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Hotels
Top 10 Foods You Can Buy in an Osaka Supermarket: Take Home Dishes Loved by Locals as a Souvenir!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Grocery Stores
3 Traditional Ryokan in Nara - Enjoy Natural Hot Springs and Gorgeous Scenery

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Ryokan

Enjoy a Deeper Connection to Japan With Fascinating Cultural Experiences in Kyoto and Osaka

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Culture Experience

There are many ways in which you can take part in carefully curated Japanese cultural experiences while visiting Kyoto and Osaka. If you’re looking to uncover a more meaningful side to Japan while traveling through Kansai, we’ll tell you how. (This article contains promotional information.)