Best Traditional Culture around Kansai Spot List

Take your time and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony and kimono in a hidden retreat salon away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

A Cultural Procession to Celebrate the More Than 1000 Year History of Kyoto

A shrine to traditional performance arts of Kyoto and Osaka

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

Find this Festival by Following the Shouting!

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

The festival highlight is sight of more than 100 boats on the Ogawa river

Feel the Summer Atmosphere in Kyoto as it Reverberates with the Sound of Japanese Instruments

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January

An ancient ritual practice in which several deer are chased down to have their antlers trimmed