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a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside

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Himeji-jō

Plan a trip to Kansai

More must-sees in Kansai

white and black concrete building near green trees during daytime

CastleOsaka CastleSee the place

brown wooden fence near green trees during daytime

ShrineFushimi Inari TaishaSee the place

people near billboards

Landmark · NambaDotonboriSee the place

brown wooden house near green trees under blue sky during daytime

TempleKiyomizu-deraSee the place

DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.