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 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
Everything was good to us. Clean room and amneties, helpful staff and and great breakfast buffet (although a little overpriced)
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
This hotel is perfectly central to everything in Osaka and the staff are so kind and courteous. Thank you for your wonderful service!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Rooms were a good size. Public bath was great.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and decent room space. Best has laundry in room. Hot spring to use and paid message chair near hot spring
Reviewed on Feb 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
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kawaramachi Street
- Adventure World
- Nara Park
- Kuromon Market
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto Tower
- Uno Port
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Shima Spain Village
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- New Reoma World
- Kyoto University
- Himeji Castle