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
"Fantastic experience at this APA Hotel. The location is perfect for exploring, with easy access to public transit, restaurants, and shops. The room was impeccably clean and the bed was very comfortable. A special shoutout to the staff, who were always welcoming and friendly. Great value!"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Great hotel, super convenient for the station, access is a little unusual as you take a lift from floor 2 to 9 for check in then a different set of lifts to the bedroom levels, this sits on top of the links umeda mall, so there’s a plethora of shopping and eating options right there,"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
"Very clean"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
"Apartment was clean,modern and big,but located not really comfortable area its good for residents but not for tourists its really far from other areas and centers,no shopping are around, no convenient stores. MOST important we don't have hot water in Apartment and no hair dryer,if u wanna go take ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
"Nice bright clean and spacious room. Kitchenette had stove and saucepan frypan and cutlery. Convenient laundry machine in room and drying fan in washroom. Big balcony."
Reviewed on May 25, 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.
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Osaka Castle
- Spa World
- Lake Biwa
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nipponbashi
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Intex Osaka
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Adventure World
- Dogo Onsen
- Kuromon Market
- Nara Park
- Uno Port
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto Tower
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Benesse House Museum
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Umeda Sky Building
- New Reoma World
- Kyoto University
- Himeji Castle
