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.
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
Clean. Convenient. Good location.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Really great stay. Staff and service were very good.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room and convenient location
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The hotel is right near USJ theme park which my daughter was keen to go to. It was excellent value and provided a condo-style spacious room ideal for families with all the amenities. The check-in system was a breeze and almost everything is automated. The restaurant and Hot Spring are in the next ...
Reviewed on Feb 14, 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 Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Abitare Namba West
Need to contact with staff online and the speaker volume was a bit low, difficult to hear. A bit far from train station.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 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.
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 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 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
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Spa World
- Nishiki Market
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kuromon Market
- Nijō Castle
- Nara Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Intex Osaka
- Himeji Castle
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Nabana no Sato
