Kansai Region
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The Kinki Region (�ߋE�n��, Kinki Chihō), also commonly known as Kansai (��, literally "west of the border"), encompasses the Osaka Plain and consists of seven prefectures. It used to be the political and cultural center of Japan for many centuries and includes the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe.
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For over 1000 years the capital of Japan.
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City south of Kyoto known for its temple and tea.
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One of Japan's three most scenic views.
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Rural town with lots of thatched roof houses.
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Largest city of the Kinki Region.
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Japan's first permanent capital.
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Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot.
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The cradle of the Japanese civilization.
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Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort.
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Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
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Hilltop castle ruins sometimes floating on a sea of clouds.
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Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
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Former merchant town with pretty canal
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Castle town at the shores of Lake Biwa.
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Rural city known as a homeland of the ninja.
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Atmospheric temple mountain.
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Pilgrimage destination on the Kii Peninsula.
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Site of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines.
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Former castle town famous for ninja.
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