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).
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.
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).
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
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.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Everything was good to us. Clean room and amneties, helpful staff and and great breakfast buffet (although a little overpriced)
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
This hotel is perfectly central to everything in Osaka and the staff are so kind and courteous. Thank you for your wonderful service!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean room, Sauna with great view, but the staff is not nice compare the other hotels. And room is cold. I saw some review that the room is kind cold and it was.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and decent room space. Best has laundry in room. Hot spring to use and paid message chair near hot spring
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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
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.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kawaramachi Street
- Adventure World
- Nara Park
- Kuromon Market
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto Tower
- Uno Port
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Shima Spain Village
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- New Reoma World
- Kyoto University
- Himeji Castle
