The Kansai region consists of six prefectures; Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama. Kyoto and Nara are registered as World Heritage sites as ancient capitals and are dotted with many historical temples and shrines. Osaka is renowned as both a commercial and culinary hub, and it’s popularly known as the city where you can “eat till you drop.” The metropolitan areas of Kobe and Osaka offer modern urban living and are important for both tourism and business.