Kinki Region Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Tennoji Park which includes a pond, flowers and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45746-Tennoji-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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![Tennoji Park featuring a pond and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45753-Tennoji-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Visit Kinki Region
Where to stay in Kinki Region
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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).
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Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Station City. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
![Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45791-Nijo-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
![Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69689-Gion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174750-Shinsaibashi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sumiya Pleasure House and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/7a82cf9b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
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Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/ad340527_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025
![Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93138400/93138326/5bbcb8da_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025
![Hotel Abitare Namba West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90920000/90912000/90911978/6b8ddd02_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025
![Mimaru Osaka Namba Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77115400/77115356/dcb4eef9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025
Popular places to visit
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Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
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Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
![Osaka Castle featuring a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174763-Osaka-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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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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 featuring marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91746-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Lake Biwa
- Arima Onsen
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Spa World
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Dogo Onsen
- Nara Park
- Himeji Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Nabana no Sato
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium