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This is where you'll find the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, with temples and shrines dating back hundreds of years. The region hosts a long list of national treasures, such as the World Cultural Heritage listed Himeji Castle in Hyogo and Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple in Shiga, as well as many wonderful Buddhist images. Ise Jingu, located in Mie Prefecture, is one of the most holy sites in Japan and another must-see. In northern Kyoto Prefecture, you'll find Amanohashidate, one of Japan's most beautiful sites. This is a place of white sand and green pine trees. This naturally forming sand bar is lit in the summer with 170 torches and is the setting for a magnificent fireworks display.

The largest city in Kansai and the second largest city in Japan is Osaka. Similar to Tokyo in terms of population density, Osaka requires some courageous navigating, so unless urban riding is your cup of tea, we recommend you give it a wide berth.