What's next after Kyoto, Nara and Osaka? This 5 day itinerary for Kansai and beyond takes in the ultimate off-the-beaten-path destinations, guaranteeing you an entirely unique Japan trip! Stunning vistas, magical castles and exquisite gardens - this itinerary has it all! JR Kansai Wide Area Pass Video Guide: https://youtu.be/Axqxa-FB73s Itinerary with tips and recommendations https://japanunravelled.substack.com/p/kansai-and-beyond-a-5-day-itinerary Sign up for my monthly insider email here: https://japanunravelled.substack.com/subscribe ====== GET READY FOR YOUR TRIP ====== PHONE/INTERNET/INSURANCE ====== eSIM: https://japanunravelled.com/e-sim UNLIMITED 4G DATA SIM CARD:https://japanunravelled.com/rec/sim-card POCKET WIFI: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/pocket-wifi VPN: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/vpn TRAVEL INSURANCE: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/travel-insurance ====== RAIL PASSES/TICKETS ====== SHINKANSEN TICKETS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Shinkansen-tickets JAPAN RAIL PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Japan-Rail-Pass JR TOKYO WIDE PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Tokyo-Wide-Pass JR KANSAI WIDE AREA PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Kansai-Wide-Pass JR KANSAI HIROSHIMA PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Kansai-Hiroshima-Pass REGIONAL PASSES: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Regional-Passes TOKYO SUBWAY PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Tokyo-Subway-Pass OSAKA ePASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Osaka-ePass OSAKA METRO PASS: https://japanunravelled.com/rec/Osaka-Metro-Pass *There are some affiliate links in this description and using them helps to support this channel. CREDITS // VIDEO 日本三景 松島｜日本自由行 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBixe2bJKEM [側面展望]JR四国/JR西日本 快速マリンライナー46号 高松→岡山 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6B5Bsj2dAQ Himeji Jo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuSEbEZsdpg Namibia - Wingsuitflying, Basejumping and Paragliding in the desert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvUkr22P_7c Osaka Dotonbori at Night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttWT33G2obo 鳥取砂丘 (changes made) kajikawa https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54238419 01:37 Amanohashidate and Ine 03:18 Takeda Castle and Himeji Castle 05:32 Takamatsu 07:48 Tottori 08:53 Hasedera (Nara)