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).
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
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.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
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.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Rooms are small but amenities inside were great. I would stay here again. Great access to Namba station.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was wonderful, & spotless. The beds are very comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean Room and staff is great!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Our stay here was wondeful. We enjoyed the coffee, the games and the room and bathroom was very nice. The area is centrally located and we very much enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
For 4 people plus all our luggage, this hotel was quite amazing. There was much more room then i expected. The only small part of the room was the toilet. The shower was very good and the beds were comfortable to. They are a little small if you are over 6"2. Check in was very simple, you dont even ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 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.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Nabana no Sato
- Nijō Castle
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Nara Park
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
