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
Stayed at two different Apa hotels. Wife like this one better. Has a 7 11 inside the building on the 4th floor. It was our go to spot before journeying throughout the day. It also has a smoking area if your into that. They have money exchanger inside if u have foreign currency. The only thing about ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location, short walk to Dotonbori and the Shinsaibashi shopping area. Grocery store located right under the hotel as well as access to the metro.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Shower was great with choice of overhead shower rose or handheld shower nozzle. The staff were helpful and polite. The restaurant was excellent for breakfast and dinner.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The room is spacious and the location is very convenient for Universal Park. Love it
Reviewed on Mar 11, 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
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
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
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Arima Onsen
- Lake Biwa
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Spa World
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kawaramachi Street
- Adventure World
- Nara Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- New Reoma World
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Uno Port
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Nijō Castle
- Dogo Onsen
- Nabana no Sato
- Kobe Harborland