I admit – I was a Japan novice, we all were (except maybe my dad). We knew nothing, heard nothing about Kansai, and it was only when we booked our airline tickets that we started digging. All we knew is that this is the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. Our trip was a mix of DIY and bookings made via VIATOR and GO VOYAGIN, both online aggregators for local tours and activities around the world. I chose a mix of group tours and private tours depending on which area interests the whole