Useful Links
General Sightseeing
A tourism information website covering each region of Kansai that is operated by the KANSAI Tourism Bureau. Let's experience "The Exciting Journey, KANSAI".
Discover Japan is a website operated by the Tourism Bureau of Japan providing information about Japan through sports, culture, traditions, activities, hot springs, art museums, beautiful scenery, beaches and more.
Great for information on regional sightseeing spots, especially in major cities.
Public Transportation
The website of JR West, the train company covering the Kansai part of Japan for the national JR railway network.
A private railway with lines covering Osaka and Wakayama.
Shuttle buses between Kansai Airport and major points in Kansai.
Car Rentals
NEXCO-West: Traffic rules, road maps, tolls, public announcements and other information.
Introduction to driving in Japan and rental cars.
Shopping
JNTO duty-free webpage.
Information on withdrawing cash from ATMs at 7-Eleven convenience stores and other locations throughout Japan. Includes an ATM locator.
Information on withdrawing cash from ATMs at FamilyMart convenience stores and other locations throughout Japan. Includes an ATM locator.
Basic ATM information from the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Basic information about duty-free shopping from the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Wi-Fi and mobile phones
An app download website for finding and connecting to free Wi-Fi throughout Kansai (provided by NTT Broadband Platform).
Provided by NTT Broadband Platform. Register just once to connect to member Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Japan.
Providing wired and wireless internet connections. Connect to member Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Japan.
Accommodations
A comprehensive travel information website operated by JTB, Japan's largest travel agency. Includes lots of local ryokan (inn) options.
A major hotel booking website operated by the Priceline Group.
A major travel booking site covering airline tickets, hotel bookings and local tours.
A hotel connected directly to Kansai Airport.
A compact hotel connected directly to Kansai Airport. Shorter stays are also available by the hour.
Things to Do
A comprehensive travel information website operated by JTB, Japan's largest travel agency.
Cuisine
The world's largest travel review website. Includes lots of information about Japan.
A major restaurant guide website for Japan. Includes categories for Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo.
Search for halal restaurants.
Official site of the Kansai Internet Link Service
Fukui Tourism Guide, Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation.
Echizen Kankounavi.
Mie Travel Guide, Mie Prefecture International Tourism Promotion Division.
Visit Iseshima, Iseshima Tourism & Convention Organization.
Shiga·Biwako, Biwako Visitors Bureau.
Nagahama, Maibara and Okubiwako NAGAHAMA MAIBARA CITY OFFICIAL SITE.
Kyoto Tourism, Kyoto Tourism Federation.
The Kyoto City Official Travel Guide, Kyoto City Tourism MICE Promotion Office.
OSAKAINFO, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
SAKAI Tourism Guide, Sakai Tourism and Convention Bureau., Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
Osaka Senshu Tourist Guide, Senshu Tourism Promotion Council.
Another Hyogo, Hyogo Tourism Association.
Feel Kobe, Kobe Convention & Visitors Association.
VISIT NARA, The Official Nara Travel Guide website.
Nara Travelers Guide, Nara City Tourist Association.
The Official Wakayama Travel Guide, Wakayama Tourism Federation.
My secret Wakayama, Wakayama City Tourist Association.
Nanki Shirahama Tourist Guide, Nanki Shirahama Tourism Association.
Discover Tokushima Japan, Tokushima Prefecture Tourism Association.
Oboke/Iya Tourist Navigation.
Tottori Prefecture Tourism Guide.
Sakaiminato Guide for Sightseeing.