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).
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.
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
The hotel is clean is looks new but the room is so small. The bath on 4th floor was amazing. Everything is there. Buffet was good too. Need more desserts.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Excellent stay. Will return.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Everything was perfect just wish it had a couch.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Clean room, comfortable beds, outdoor balcony to dry clothes, quieter area of Osaka but some great neighborhood restaurants. 5 min to subway and many nearby shopping and restaurants. Helpful staff when needed. Nice touches include available tea, coffee, laundry detergent, umbrellas. Found a great ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
The washing/drying machine was in the room
Reviewed on May 11, 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the excitement at Nagashima Spa Land and find out why this is a popular amusement park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Intex Osaka
- Kuromon Market
- Nara Park
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Umeda Sky Building
- Himeji Castle
