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
Small room but very clean and all good amenities. Fantastic view from 40th floor over Osaka
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Bath water not hot.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great location. Easy to get to sites. Food great as is staff.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Nice big condo only lacking dish towels. Spa is excellent. Staff there very polite and attentive. Close to the train station and Family Mart.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Clean room. Pleasant staff. Air-conditioning was good. Small kitchenette with dining table and chairs. Walking distance to convenience stores and dotonburi/namba walk. Bathroom contained shower and washer/dryer for clothes which was handy. Plenty of taxi and uber around too.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 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.
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
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Arima Onsen
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Adventure World
- Nara Park
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Intex Osaka
- Kuromon Market
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- New Reoma World
- Uno Port
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Benesse House Museum
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Dogo Onsen
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto Tower
