So I did wind up in Kansai but not stationed out of Osaka. Brutally tiring. Lots of walking in crazy heat. It was somewhat affordable though so that is good.

I went to Kyoto the first day and saw some temples. Then I went to Nara and did some sightseeing. After that, Osaka for a short bit. Did not get to see nearly enough of it. I will have to go back.