Top 6 Shopping Tours in Kinki, Japan

August 7, 2021 Hana Mouser

The Kansai region (関西地方, Kansai-chihō) or the Kinki region (近畿地方, Kinki-chihō) lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga, sometimes Fukui, Tokushima and Tottori. While the use of the terms "Kansai" and "Kinki" have changed over history, in most modern contexts the use of the two terms is interchangeable. The urban region of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto (Keihanshin region) is the second-most populated in Japan after the Greater Tokyo Area.
Restaurants in Kinki

1. Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch

4-chōme-291 Ryōgaemachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8082, Japan Arigato Japan
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4.3 based on 6 reviews

Beginning in the Fushimi district of Kyoto, your guide will take you through the streets of this charming, sake brewing district where you will see various traditional and modern sake breweries and get a sense of the area’s 400-year-old sake brewing tradition. During the tour, you will eat a seasonal lunch in a local restaurant before heading out to the Gekkeikan Okura Sake museum where a brief history of Japanese sake can be understood. Since they have been making sake since 1637, with a nearly 4 centuries-old process, you will really see how things have been done for generations. You will also get a chance to see the Sake brewery and the traditional brewing process which involves a combination of water, malt, yeast and steamed rice. You will visit both a small and large sake brewery to get a sense of the differences of scale and of course try their sake and other products.

Inclusions: Several Sake tastings, Local lunch in restaurant, Local English speaking guide.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Transportation costs.

Reviewed By tokyoterri

actually I took this one in March this crazy year, and it was a perfect escape! Looking at the trees was like being in a Japan storybook. The historical stories made the whole experience even more alive. and the food! superb! I really understand the significance of seasonality in Japanese food. highly recommend!

2. PrivateTour - A Fashionable Up-to-Date Tour for Girls in Kobe!

Sannomiya Station, 4丁目-1-1番-1 Nunobikichō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0097, Japan otomo travel

What do you think of the city of Kobe? Most Japanese would answer “a fashionable city” because of its fashionable variety stores, cafés, and the town with photogenic western buildings. There are many goods with designs unique to Kobe which will be a great souvenir for yourself or friends. You will also like the cute jewellery-like sweets! It is not easy to find and visit photogenic spots, variety stores, and cafés but on this tour, you have your otomo guide who will take you to these spots! There is also no worries about the difference between language! Don’t forget to book your tour to visit photogenic fashionable spots, with your otomo guide!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Tour Guide, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak

Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.

3. Wonderful tour with local guide in Paradise of Otaku - AKIHABARA

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan Trip Partner Night

You don't have to worry about the communication with Japanese! Our guide will stay with you and keep translating for you. You can choose the point where you want to go! This is a private tour, our guide will contact with you and suggest some places to go. Totally save your time!! You don't have to waste your time on researching information. You can juts contact with our guide "What kind of shop you would like to go" "Which good or merchandise you want to buy", then just count on our guide! Saving time to have a perfect journey in the paradise for "Otaku"!!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Personal expense

4. Osaka: Full-Day Customizable Private Tour with Driver

VIP Japan Tours

Set off towards the Osaka area after being picked up from your hotel. You could experience Osaka; one of Japan's largest cities. Enjoy dining, shopping, and entertainment experience at such as Osaka Castle, Shitennō-ji Temple, Tsūtenkaku Tower, The National Museum of Art, Tennōji Park and Zoo and so on. Conclude the tour when you will be dropped off at your hotel in Osaka city.

Inclusions: Toll fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Meals and drinks

Reviewed By flighty3

So much fun!!! Our guide had so much trivia to share with us each place we went. A perfect tour to see Fuji and some wonderful spots in the region.

5. KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour

Shioya Station, 1 Chome-2 Shioyacho, Tarumi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 655-0872, Japan Face to Face

Have fun talking with local people in a super smiley environment! Shioya is a quaint peaceful fishing village nestled in a valley.It takes about 15 minutes from Kobe, 40 mins from Osaka and 70 mins from Kyoto by JR train. First, let ’s go to the harbor.Enjoy a photogenic view of Mt Rokko, Awaji island, the Pearl bridge, even Kansai airport across the sea on a sunny day. You can taste and buy Nori (seaweed) from local fishing family. Then through the tunnel, we'll go into SHIOYA town.I'd like you to know about real Japanese daily life by walking through a temple, a shrine, a cemetery, etc. Also, I want to share my local vision with you, visiting a barber shop which has more than 100 years of history, a tatami factory, and our beautiful heritage Guggenheim house, and others when they are open. While walking, let ’s enjoy various local snacks & drinks and communication with friendly local people.

Inclusions: Let's enjoy a food hopping walking tour! It's including some snacks and drink like a croquette, sushi rolls, a tofu, a zeppolini, sweets, etc.

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6. Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Osaka

Osaka, Japan The Photo Experience Osaka

Glamorous professional photo shoot in unique Osaka locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your holiday. You will be able to see undiscovered locations, and get the best photo story from your Osaka visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveler - Couples - Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties - Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models - New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 professionally edited photos* - 2 hours = 30 professionally edited photos* - 3 hours = 40 professionally edited photos* - 4 hours = 50 professionally edited photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation

Inclusions: Professional Photoshoot, Private Online Viewing Gallery, Professionally Edited Photos

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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