Kansai・Recommended Day Trip Spots & Little-Known Sightseeing Spots

Kansai・Recommended Day Trip Spots & Little-Known Sightseeing Spots
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Fun for both adults and children Kansai outing spot I want to know!
This time, Osaka or Kyoto , Hyogo , Wakayama Recommended day trip spots in Introducing!

topical New sense theme park of the topic Ya, it seems like Kyoto A facility where you can experience making things We will tell you a wide range of things, from standard to hot spot spots.
Please use it as a reference for your next outing.

Kansai/Recommended Outing Spot 1: Kyoto International Manga Museum/Kyoto

Kyoto International Manga Museum

" Kyoto International Manga Museum "teeth, Kyoto ・ Located in Karasuma-dori, Nakagyo Ward Japan's first manga museum is.
built in the early Showa period A building with a history that was rebuilt from the site of the former Tatsuike Elementary School So, in the three-story building A collection of about 300,000 manga materials It has been.

The walls of each floor are filled with Bookshelves with a total length of 200m manga wall .
The wall of manga is mainly centered on manga books published after the 1970s. Approximately 50,000 volumes are shelved It has been.

The 1st floor is for boys, the 2nd floor is for girls, and the 3rd floor is for young people. but, The bookshelves along the wall are arranged in alphabetical order by author name. The point I want to know!

At the "Kyoto International Manga Museum", not only the number of manga in the collection and the charm of historical value, " Firebird A giant object of Don't miss it either.

" Firebird is known as a master of the Japanese manga world. Characters from Osamu Tezuka's masterpieces .
It was made as one of the appeals of Kyoto's traditional industrial products. But how big is it? Length 4.5m x Width 11m Big size!
It is permanently installed on the wall of the atrium of the facility, so please check it out.

another Special exhibition for a limited time or, A workshop where writers serve as instructors and share knowledge about manga etc. are being held.
Many can be enjoyed only with the entrance fee of "Kyoto International Manga Museum" Therefore, it is recommended to participate when the timing is right.

Kansai Recommended Outing Spot 2: Experience the World of Anime and Games! "Nijigen no Mori" / Hyogo

Nijigen no Mori

" Nijigen no Mori "teeth, Hyogo Awaji Island " Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park is in A new sensation that combines animation, technology and nature Theme park is.

Anime, manga, and games are usually enjoyed indoors alone in front of a small screen or paper.
However, it is a spot where you can fully use your five senses and enjoy the world view of these two-dimensional contents with your whole body in a facility rich in nature surrounded by the sea and forest!

Attraction equipped with new technology or, Activities that reproduce the world view of 2D content You can have an experience that both children and adults can enjoy.

We recommend attractions where you can experience the world of popular anime, manga, and games!
As of April 2023 (Raiwa 5) " dragon quest "" Godzilla "" Naruto "" Crayon Shin-chan 』Four attractions there is.

I would especially like to recommend The world's first life-size Godzilla attraction is.

world's first

total length 120m In the body of Godzilla about " zip line ", or " shooting You can enjoy a thrilling experience, such as eradicating it with ".

"Nijigen no Mori" Admission fee is free but, Tickets must be purchased for each attraction is.

At Activity Japan, A ticket that allows you to enjoy attractions smoothly We handle
"Dragon Quest" "Godzilla" "NARUTO" "Crayon Shin-chan" We are selling tickets for each area where you can enjoy the whole area!

You can also buy tickets on the spot on the day. If advance online sales are completed, there will be no sales on the day, so advance reservations are recommended. is.

[Hyogo/Awajishima] The world's largest full-scale "Godzilla" with a total length of about 120m appears on Awajishima! You can enjoy "zipline" and "shooting" attractions!

Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd.
Awaji Island
2,800 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 3.5
  • (1 review and testimonial)

"Godzilla Intercept Operation-National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center-" The world's only entertainment attraction where you can fully experience the strength and power of Godzilla, with the theme of the world's largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, will finally open in 2020! Participants became members of the National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center, and the Godzilla whose activity was suspended due to the capture operation

[Hyogo/Awaji Island] "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato" with the theme of the popular ninja anime appears in Nijigen no Mori! Run through the world of Shinobi Sato!

Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd.
Awaji Island
3,300 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review and testimonial)

The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.

[Awaji Island, Hyogo] The world of adventure has come to reality! "Dragon Quest Island: The Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings"

Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd.
Awaji Island
3,400 Yen~ (tax included)

What is "Dragon Quest Island"? It is an outdoor field RPG attraction where you become the protagonist of the story and go on an adventure on foot through the world of "Dragon Quest", which is a fusion of the real and the digital. Participants form a party of four people and choose a profession from "Warrior", "Fighter", "Thief", "Wizard" or "Playboy", and then proceed with the adventure.

[Hyogo/ Awaji Island] Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park! Let's move our bodies!

Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd.
Awaji Island
3,500 Yen~ (tax included)

This ticket allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park ♪ Get moving with the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen's Secret Hideout is recommended for small children! ⚪︎Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure! "Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure!" is based on the Crayon Shin-chan movie "Bring the Storm! Great Sengoku Battle."

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Kansai・Recommended Outing Spot 3: Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki / Wakayama

board game shop

" Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki "teeth," adventure world "or" Senjojiki There are many sightseeing spots such as Wakayama of Shirahama is in

The shop is 400+ board games handles the Tryouts and sales of board games are doing
There are many variations, from standard board games that have been popular at home for a long time to maniac games!

In addition, there are miniature games and trading card games with many fans and players all over the world. Magic: The Gathering You can also play with
The staff will explain how to play, Safe for people who are unfamiliar with board games and miniature games, as well as children .

At Activity Japan, All-you-can-play plan for your favorite board games or, Plan to play one game thoroughly etc. can be booked.

You can drop by during your spare time while sightseeing, or you can play to your heart's content at the shop!
Please choose according to your wishes.

[Wakayama/Shirahama] All-you-can-play board games for 3 hours!

Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
1,000 Yen~ (tax included)

It is a plan where you can play board games from all over the world in the shop. This is the only shop where you can play board games around Shirahama! The appeal of board games is that both children and adults can enjoy them together. We will explain the rules from 1, so you can play with confidence.

[Wakayama/Shirahama] All-you-can-play one game 500 yen plan

Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
500 Yen~ (tax included)

This is the only shop around Shirahama where you can play board games from all over the world! The appeal of board games is that both children and adults can enjoy them together. We will explain the rules from 1, so you can play with confidence.

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Kansai/Recommended Outing Spot 4: Konkai Komyoji Temple/Gogo Shiyui Amida Buddha Statue/Kyoto

Kyoto

" Konkai Komyoji Temple (Konkai Komyoji) is Kyoto Located in Sakyo Ward, the northeastern part of temple is.
It is said that the history of the temple began in 1175 when Honen Shonin descended from the black valley of Mt. Hiei and built a thatched hut. Nicknamed "Kurodani-san" But it is loved.

conventionally, A shrine known only to those in the know, such as locals and people who like Kyoto but recently "" afro big buddha "There is", attention is focused mainly on young people .
It is called "Afro Big Buddha" Gogoshiyi Amitabha Buddha Statue (Gokoshi Yui Amida Butsuzo)" is enshrined on the side of the front stairs across the Gokuraku Bridge in the precincts.

Kyoto

Doesn't look like an afro screw hair (Rahotsu) is proof that he spent five kak (long years) practicing thinking (ideas to save the world).
The Gokoshii Amida Buddha statue is a rare figure that can only be seen in about 16 statues in Japan. So please check it out.

In addition, "Konkai Komyo-ji" was the headquarters of Aizu feudal lord Matsudaira Katamori at the end of the Edo period. among history buffs Birthplace of the Shinsengumi in a temple also known as There is also

"Konkai Komyoji" is a little-known spot with many highlights. JR Kyoto Station 40 minutes by bus and on foot from Good access!
Please visit when you go to Kyoto.

Kansai/Recommended outing spot 5: Making incense sticks and bracelets with a Buddhist monk ``Experience Studio Tera Space''/Kyoto

Kyoto

Close to JR Kyoto Station, Walking distance from Kintetsu Toji Station It is in" Experience Workshop Temple Space ”.
At the same workshop, Incense sticks and rosary bracelets are typical of Kyoto. Manufacturing experience I can.

The features of “Experience Workshop Tera Space” are: Monk's guidance on manufacturing !
It is a special spot where you can spend a relaxing time in Kyoto, which is bustling with tourists.

At Activity Japan, Incense making experience and Bracelet rosary making experience , both can be booked.
Both the incense making experience and the bracelet making experience, It is also attractive to offer the finished product to the Buddha and have him chant the sutra. One of.

After completing the course, Offering tea and a bite sermon I have.
Why don't you enjoy an experience filled with the atmosphere of Kyoto?

"SALE!" [Plan with sutra and sermon] Incense making experience with a monk 2,800 yen ⇒ 2,500 yen

Experience Workshop Temple Space
Around Kyoto Station
2,800 circle 2,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.9
  • (55 reviews and experiences)

"Kyoto-ness to you" Enjoy a moment to enjoy the fragrance in Kyoto. Would you like to make incense sticks with a monk? You can create your own original incense by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense sticks, the finished product is offered to the Buddha and we are allowed to recite the sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a sip sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting temples and shrines in Kyoto

"SALE!" [Plan with sutra and sermon] Experience making prayer beads with a monk 2,800 yen ⇒ 2,500 yen

Experience Workshop Temple Space
Around Kyoto Station
2,800 circle 2,500 Yen~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (15 reviews and testimonials)

"Kyoto only here for you" Why don't you make your own original rosary before visiting the temples of Kyoto? After making the rosary bracelet, we will offer the finished product to the Buddha and let them recite the sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a sip sermon while drinking tea. Please stop by this space before visiting temples and shrines in Kyoto!

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Kansai・Recommended outing spot 6: Relieve stress at interesting spots "U2 unusual underground" / Osaka

U2

" U2 unusual underground (U2 Unusual Underground) is a city of comedy, Osaka Namba Interesting spot in!
You can smash dishes, bottles, home appliances and furniture, experience a full-fledged table flip, and shoot an electric machine gun. An amusement facility where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience is.

Crack, break, overturn various things Such, Actions that are considered NG in everyday life are all OK here .
How about trying to get rid of the frustration and stress that has accumulated on a daily basis?

I have an image that many of the visitors are men, but what 80% are women !
It is a facility where you can fully enjoy yourself with friends, lovers, family members, and of course even by yourself.

You can play even if you visit without a reservation, but waiting time will occur if there is a previous customer.
Reservations are recommended for those who want to play smoothly is.
" destruction entertainment "" turn the table "" air gun Prices vary depending on what you experience, so be sure to check out the plans below.

[Osaka/Namba] Pleasure to destroy everything! After work or a drinking party, it will be a great memory of your club/circle events and trips!

U2 unusual underground
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
4,500 Yen~ (tax included)

Destroy things and relieve stress! In this plan, you can use tools to break 10 kg of electrical appliances and bottles per person. Would you like to get rid of the accumulated stress and feel refreshed?

[Osaka/Namba] Japan's first! ! Bakkamon!!

U2 unusual underground
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
1,100 Yen~ (tax included)

You've seen it on TV or in cartoons, but you don't see a chabudai these days. However, our restaurant's chabudai can be flipped upside down. Flip it over with all your might.

Aim and shoot! Exhilarating air gun first battle plan

U2 unusual underground
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,300 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (1 review and testimonial)

We rent electric machine guns (air guns). Aim at the placed target and take your time with your handgun... You can aim one shot at a time, or you can mow it down all at once with a machine gun sweep. It's also fun to have two guns and feel like the main character of a movie or game! It's OK to print out a photo of someone you hate...and use it! Let me get rid of my daily frustrations

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Kansai/Recommended outing spot 7: Take pictures that look great with professional equipment "Self-photo studio Keit" / Kyoto

self photo studio

" Self photo studio Keit "teeth, A modern photo studio where you can take selfies with a professional-use camera is.
Right in front of Keihan Electric Railway Fushimi Inari Station located in the Fushimi-Inari Taisha A popular sightseeing area close to !

The interior is a stylish space based on white, A dressing table and curling irons are also available. It has been.

When you are ready and have decided on a pose, Use the remote control and press the shutter at the timing you like OK !
Kyoto-style accessories and chairs such as Japanese umbrellas and masks There are also rentals such as, so you can leave photos with a different atmosphere than usual.

Photo, You can take as many pictures as you want within the time limit, and you can take all the data you took home with you. is attractive .
There are 3 types of shooting courses. Color only, black and white only, or both color and black and white There is a course where you can enjoy
For color photography, you can select from several background colors!

A private space without even a photographer So even shy people can enjoy it!
How about leaving your memories of a girls' trip in Kyoto in style?

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Kansai・Let's go to recommended outing spots!

In this article, Kansai Introducing recommended outing spots Did.

Osaka , Kyoto , Hyogo , Wakayama , There are many interesting spots in various places!

The spots and activities introduced located in an easily accessible location So you can fully enjoy it even on a day trip. .

If you are unsure about where to go in Kansai, please use this as a reference!

*The information in this article is current as of April 2023.

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