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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. 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
"The APA Hotel is very convinently located to public transportation making it easy together around Osaka. The rooms are small by US standards, if you have lots of luggage it could be hard to store. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were the worst I ever had in any hotel. They felt like a foam ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Train station, restaurants & shopping very convenient. Limousine Bus terminal close by. Room was very warm. AC wasn’t keeping room cool enough. No drawers or enough space to store things."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
"Location is close to trains and in a great walkable neighbourhood. Although close to busy areas, this location is quiet and facilities clean."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"It was comfortable. I guess I misread the fried print or did not read it well enough nothing has refills, but it was still OK. I just wish I would’ve known beforehand. The room was very clean and comfortable and the only other thing if you want a bike ride you have to have a Tokyo number in order ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"Clean rooms all serviced by an elevator. The washing machine came in handy as this was our last stop before going home. The dryer is actually the shower room with a setting to dry clothes - genius use of space. Our room had a balcony and a lovely view of the Osaka skyline."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
"The cleanliness of the room was very disappointing. I gave it 2 stars, and I have stayed in 3-star hotels before that were still much cleaner than this one. There was also a very strong cooking smell as soon as we walked into the room, which suggests that many guests cook in the room and that the ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 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.
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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Arima Onsen
Bathe in natural spring waters, tour museums, visit shrines and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this historic resort in the foothills of Mount Rokkō.
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nipponbashi
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Intex Osaka
- Spa World
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Adventure World
- Dogo Onsen
- Kuromon Market
- Nara Park
- Uno Port
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto Tower
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- New Reoma World
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Himeji Castle
- Benesse House Museum
- Kyoto University
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
