Kinki Region
Travel Guide
Visit Kinki Region
Where to stay in Kinki Region
Namba
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).
Umeda
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.
Central Kyoto
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.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.
Shinsaibashi
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.
Shimogyo Ward
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.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
I would love to stay here again
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Very good
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
A great apartment hotel only minutes from Universal Studios and easy direct line to central Osaka. Rooms were clean, modern and had all the amenities for a super comfortable stay. The view from the balcony into the bay was beautiful at night.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
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
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Mimaru hotels are always great. The best in Japan for family rooms. This hotel is in the best location, walking distance to Namba station and so many great food options.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Watch an exciting baseball game or big-name star in concert at this versatile postmodern arena south of the city center of Osaka.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Nagashima Spa Land
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.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Arima Onsen
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Spa World
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kuromon Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nara Park
- Nijō Castle
- Kawaramachi Street
- Adventure World
- Kyoto Tower
- Uno Port
- Dogo Onsen
- New Reoma World
- Intex Osaka
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Nabana no Sato
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Himeji Castle
