Kinki Region Travel Guide
Tourist 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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
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.
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.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Cleam friendly good location
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Clean room, though tiny. Much of the service is self help besides check-in. An older staff member spoke very little English, but used a translation device and my little Japanese to help us transfer luggage. For the price it's a good value of you just want a place to sleep and feel safe.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Fine
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The room was great! It’s literally one subway stop from Universal Studios! We stayed two nights here and I wish we could have similar accommodations in Tokyo where we are staying for 8 days! The best thing about this hotel is that it’s clean, it has two separate rooms with comfortable beds . We had ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
The space was very safe, clean, enough room for a family of four, close to public transportation. The staff was kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Lake Biwa
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Dogo Onsen
- Kuromon Market
- Nijō Castle
- Kawaramachi Street
- Intex Osaka
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Nabana no Sato
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- New Reoma World
- Nara Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Uno Port
- Adventure World
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Himeji Castle
- Kyoto Tower
