Kinki, which is also called as Kansai(関西) is the old capital of Japanese history, hence there are abundant cultural treasure. Starting from the region’s capital and the second biggest metropolitan city, Osaka(大阪), Hyogo(兵庫), Kyoto(京都), Nara(奈良), Shiga(滋賀), Wakayama(和歌山) and Mie(三重), make up this region. The biggest International Airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX/関西国際空港), which is located one hour by train from Osaka city.
If you are a culture lover, then this is the area you must visit. The fact that the area being the longest old-capital may satisfy your desire to see it with your own eyes.
