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Embracing the historical and cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara, the Ise-Shima shrines, and the vibrant commercial cities of Osaka and Kobe, the Kansai region is essentially the heart of the nation.
Emraxing the historical and cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara,The Ise-shima and the cities of Osaka and Kobe.