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# 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

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### 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)

![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)

![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)

![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)

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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

$71 total

per night

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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! (3,637 reviews)

The location of the hotel was perfect. Everything was within walking distance. Room was clean but not spacious. Would recommend & stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka

$75 total

per night

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,271 reviews)

The room was lovely. The breakfast was great. Centrally located.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka

$129 total

per night

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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! (5,395 reviews)

Clean rooms, excellent location. The most impressive aspect was the sound insulation. Sometimes in hotels, I can hear people's voices or the toilet flushing, etc. However in this hotel, I could not hear anything. My colleagues stayed in the

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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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! (176 reviews)

The hotel is right near USJ theme park which my daughter was keen to go to. It was excellent value and provided a condo-style spacious room ideal for families with all the amenities. The check-in system was a breeze and almost everything is automated. The restaurant and Hot Spring are in the next ...

Reviewed on Feb 14, 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)

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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)

![Hotel Abitare Namba West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90912000/90911978/c5f27ccb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Abitare Namba West

2-chome-2-44 Saiwaicho Naniwa Ward Osaka Osaka

Stay at this apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Dotonbori ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (727 reviews)

Need to contact with staff online and the speaker volume was a bit low, difficult to hear. A bit far from train station.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Osaka-Hotels-Hotel-Abitare-Namba-West.h90911978.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Universal Studios Japan® showing a fountain and a statue or sculpture as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Universal Studios Japan

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

[](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

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

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

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

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

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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)
- [Lake Biwa ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Biwa-Shiga-Prefecture.d3000652349.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Spa World ](https://expedia.com/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arima Onsen ](https://expedia.com/Arima-Onsen-Kita-Ward.d6128418.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Suzuka International Racing Course ](https://expedia.com/Suzuka-International-Racing-Course-Suzuka.d6104156.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tsutenkaku Tower ](https://expedia.com/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ise Grand Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Ise-Grand-Shrine-Ise.d6102560.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nipponbashi ](https://expedia.com/Nipponbashi-Naniwa.d6150810.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kiyomizu Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fushimi Inari Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kawaramachi Street ](https://expedia.com/Kawaramachi-Street-Shimogyo-Ward.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kuromon Market ](https://expedia.com/Kuromon-Market-Minami.d6204391.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Adventure World ](https://expedia.com/Adventure-World-Shirahama.d6226687.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)
- [Expo ’70 Commemorative Park ](https://expedia.com/Expo-70-Commemorative-Park-Osaka.d6246627.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Tower ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Tower-Shimogyo-Ward.d501464.Vacation-Attraction)
- [New Reoma World ](https://expedia.com/New-Reoma-World-Marugame.d553248621532770008.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Uno Port ](https://expedia.com/Uno-Port-Tamano.d553248621532770219.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)
- [Himeji Castle ](https://expedia.com/Himeji-Castle-Himeji.d6102468.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Imperial Palace ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hanshin Koshien Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Hanshin-Koshien-Stadium-Kobe.d6076318.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dotonbori Glico Sign ](https://expedia.com/Dotonbori-Glico-Sign-Minami.d6246642.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port of Kobe ](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Kobe-Chuo-Ward.d6246742.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nabana no Sato ](https://expedia.com/Nabana-No-Sato-Nagoya.d553248621562273344.Vacation-Attraction)