Title: Visit Kinki Region: Best of Kinki Region Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Kinki-Region-Hotels.d6048151.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Kinki-Region-Vacation-Rentals.d6048151.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Kinki-Region.d6048151.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kinki-Region.d6048151.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kinki Region Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kinki-Region.d6048151.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kinki Region ## Travel Guide ![Tennoji Park featuring a garden, a pond and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/b43185e1-fdf5-451e-806e-44d942fbc428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tennoji Park featuring a garden, a pond and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/b43185e1-fdf5-451e-806e-44d942fbc428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka showing a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/ffe56722-41ce-41c1-bd13-81498effa2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tennoji Park showing a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/97cfc300-a413-439d-8df1-3175c181921b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Umeda Sky Building showing dining out and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/35cc66d3-a3f2-492f-85ba-ea14ac9b3322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kinki Region Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6048151) ### Where to stay in Kinki Region ![Namba featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050895/fb20eee9-5588-4e8b-91c9-6e951bd42d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Namba 4.5/5(906 area reviews) Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai). [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Namba.dx6050895) ![Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/065ae8c2-a9ea-445c-a6ec-75c32a854fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Kyoto 4.5/5(1,806 area reviews) Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. [](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Central-Kyoto.dx6131500) ![Umeda which includes a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/286e2610-79bf-4d3f-a18b-1ea3ec60b634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Umeda 4.5/5(103 area reviews) Major commercial and entertainment hub, Umeda offers shopping, dining, sports centers, and movie theaters. Don't miss the HEP Five Ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the underground city with retailers and eateries. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Umeda.dx6050891) ![Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160577/71bed452-947c-4e43-9340-af0f53500fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gion 5/5(208 area reviews) Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Gion.dx6160577) ![Shinsaibashi featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223824/573b347f-cdfe-42fb-aa78-84222401eb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinsaibashi 4/5(1 area review) Discover Osaka's main shopping hub, featuring the covered Shinsaibashi-suji street and Amerika-mura, a youth culture hotspot. Shop at luxury brands and popular stores, easily accessible via subway stations. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Shinsaibashi.dx6223824) ![Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/855e1214-6e24-49a8-9c7a-9551d8525b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimogyo Ward 4.5/5(96 area reviews) Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub. [](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Shimogyo-Ward.dx179160) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Kinki-Region.dx6048151.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Kinki Region Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kinki Region ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka $63 nightly $70 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,691 reviews) Excellent overall! I'd definitely come back. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka $151 nightly $166 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,451 reviews) This property was clearly labeled as VIP Access on Expedia. At check-in, the hotel staff stated that they are not a VIP Access property and that no such benefits exist. I also contacted the hotel through Expedia the day before arrival to request an early check-in. The hotel confirmed they never received ... Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka $120 nightly $132 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,419 reviews) The hotel is located at the centre area of Umeda which is closed to access nearby department stores and shops. It would be better if the more food varieties can be offered in breakfast. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) [See all 11,682 properties in Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026®ionId=6048151) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115580000/115573100/115573051/f679fc22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE 3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews) Great stay, large clean room, spacious bathroom and nice views on balcony. Easy check in, building was super clean and tidy, close to the train station as well. Onsen is great but shared with the public too; so it does get busy and with a lot of locals. It’s a really nice facility with sauna, cold ... Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Hotels-THE-RISE-OSAKA-UNIVERSAL-BAYSIDE.h115573051.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111440000/111434200/111434118/01b05e3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi 2-13-8 Osaka Osaka Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station. Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Hotels-Hotel-Residence-Unito-NAMBA-Motomachi.h111434118.Hotel-Information) ![Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93138400/93138326/08de8595_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho 2-4-19 Osaka Osaka Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka ... [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Hotels-Eslead-Hotel-Namba-Daikokucho.h93138326.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kinki Region](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6048151&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dotonbori featuring city views and outdoor art as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.com/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Vacation-Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka 4.5/5(34 reviews) Watch an exciting baseball game or big-name star in concert at this versatile postmodern arena south of the city center of Osaka. [](https://expedia.com/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5/5(280 reviews) Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Vacation-Attraction) ![Winter Illumination in Nabananosato at Nagashima spaland, Mie, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104154/115020c5-9ef5-4bbf-a6cd-1ca6ab8f09be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagashima Spa Land 4.5/5(18 reviews) Enjoy the excitement at Nagashima Spa Land and find out why this is a popular amusement park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Nagashima-Spa-Land-Nagoya.d6104154.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Castle featuring chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle 4.5/5(975 reviews) Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. [](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Kinki Region ![A Trip to the Iwami Region of Shimane Prefecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1650/97e241eb-eb6c-451c-bdfb-8fb964239db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iwami ![Matsuyama which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7f653b06-75b1-468b-87d0-8fb2d2129f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsuyama ![Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/87796eb6-0116-4bd7-b073-1c81780c1ebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Okayama ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - [Hotels near Osaka Bay ](https://www.expedia.com/Osaka-Bay-Hotels.0-l553248635056364107-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - Cities near Kinki Region - 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[Universal Studios Japan ](https://expedia.com/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dotonbori ](https://expedia.com/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyocera Dome Osaka ](https://expedia.com/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Vacation-Attraction) - [Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nagashima Spa Land ](https://expedia.com/Nagashima-Spa-Land-Nagoya.d6104154.Vacation-Attraction) - [Osaka Castle ](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arima Onsen ](https://expedia.com/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Biwa ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Biwa-Shiga-Prefecture.d3000652349.Vacation-Attraction) - [Suzuka International Racing Course ](https://expedia.com/Suzuka-International-Racing-Course-Suzuka.d6104156.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ise Grand Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Ise-Grand-Shrine-Ise.d6102560.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nipponbashi ](https://expedia.com/Nipponbashi-Naniwa.d6150810.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tsutenkaku Tower ](https://expedia.com/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fushimi Inari Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spa World ](https://expedia.com/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kiyomizu Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kawaramachi Street ](https://expedia.com/Kawaramachi-Street-Shimogyo-Ward.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction) - [Adventure World ](https://expedia.com/Adventure-World-Shirahama.d6226687.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kuromon Market ](https://expedia.com/Kuromon-Market-Minami.d6204391.Vacation-Attraction) - [Expo ’70 Commemorative Park ](https://expedia.com/Expo-70-Commemorative-Park-Osaka.d6246627.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kinkaku-ji Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Vacation-Attraction) - [Intex Osaka ](https://expedia.com/Intex-Osaka-Suminoe.d6103942.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nijō Castle ](https://expedia.com/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nara Park ](https://expedia.com/Nara-Park-Nara.d6103874.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyoto Imperial Palace ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyoto Tower ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Tower-Shimogyo-Ward.d501464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uno Port ](https://expedia.com/Uno-Port-Tamano.d553248621532770219.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Reoma World ](https://expedia.com/New-Reoma-World-Marugame.d553248621532770008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hanshin Koshien Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Hanshin-Koshien-Stadium-Kobe.d6076318.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dogo Onsen ](https://expedia.com/Dogo-Onsen-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248626387854579.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dotonbori Glico Sign ](https://expedia.com/Dotonbori-Glico-Sign-Minami.d6246642.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rinku Premium Outlets ](https://expedia.com/Rinku-Premium-Outlets-Osaka.d6215080.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nabana no Sato ](https://expedia.com/Nabana-No-Sato-Nagoya.d553248621562273344.Vacation-Attraction)