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).
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Nijō Castle. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
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.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street 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
Check-in was a bit challenging. The staff was not too knowledgeable and we paid for breakfast again. It was confusing and when we inquired they said it was not included with our reservations. So we paid for breakfast when we checked in. As it turned out we had selected breakfast when we made the ...
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Nice hotel; friendly staff, well appointed
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Absolutely love this place down the views were impeccable the rooms are absolutely gorgeous and roomy we booked the 2 bedroom but there was also a tatami bed in the living room it over looks the osaka bay just fantastic, getting around osaka was fine as well but getting to universal was chefs kiss ...
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :)
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
It was centrally located and the staff were very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 8, 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.
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.
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.
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Lake Biwa
- Arima Onsen
- Spa World
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kuromon Market
- Dogo Onsen
- Nijō Castle
- Nara Park
- Adventure World
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kyoto Tower
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto University
- Uno Port
- Nabana no Sato
- Umeda Sky Building
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- New Reoma World
