Kinki Region Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kinki Region
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Would stay their again
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Room was spacious and accurate as advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
We are repeat guests at the hotel. It’s so conveniently located. The staff is exceptional and the rooms are clean. They accommodate you in the best way that they can. They complimentary coffee and tea packets to take to your room is great. We love the feature with the electric hot water pot in the ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
The hotel is a fantastic place to stay for families visiting Osaka. We were travelling with two young children, and the staff were very friendly and assitive throughout the stay. The hotel has a games room with games for all ages, and a fun quest activity to find a hidden room in the hotel. Nice ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
The property nice and clean and the staff was very nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Rurikei Onsen
Rurikei Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Nantan. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
