Kinki Region Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Kinki Region
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Raku Art Museum and Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.
Shinsaibashi
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
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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.
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
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.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Ise Grand Shrine
Find out about the history of Ise when you spend time at Ise Grand Shrine. Stroll along the seaside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Arima Onsen
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Lake Biwa
- Spa World
- Kawaramachi Street
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Dogo Onsen
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Himeji Central Park
- Himeji Castle
- Nara Park