Kinki Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tennoji Park which includes a pond, flowers and a garden
Osaka which includes modern architecture and a city
Tennoji Park featuring a pond and a garden
Umeda Sky Building showing dining out and interior views
Osaka featuring food

Where to stay in Kinki Region

Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(291 area reviews)

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).

Namba
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Umeda

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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).

Umeda
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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.

Central Kyoto
Shinsaibashi showing street scenes

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.

Shinsaibashi
Gion featuring night scenes, cycling and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

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Minami

4/5(20 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

Minami
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$148 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$148
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,748 reviews)
"Love this hotel- my second time staying here and will definitely stay here again in the future. Very safe and at a perfect walking distance from Dotonbori and public transport, as well as easy access to shopping/other dining options in the hotel itself and nearby."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$151 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$151
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,387 reviews)
"We stayed her overnight after arriving to Osaka from a long flight. The hotel was very close to the train station and Dontobori, easily walkable to both. Great dining, shopping, and entertainment close by. The room was simple, quiet, clean and comfortable and just what we needed to get a good nights ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$307 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$307
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,840 reviews)
Most favourite hotel in Osaka
"I’m staying this hotel every time when I visit in Osaka. Very convenient location!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east

3 out of 5
1-14-2 Minamisenba, Cho, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Maybe I missed it but there is no staff on-site. Be prepared to do things yourself. Very big rooms and comfortable for a family."

Reviewed on 10 June 2025

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
PG Kuromon

PG Kuromon

3 out of 5
3-3-22 Kozu, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay as it was convenient to public transport, food, Dotonbori, etc. The staff were very nice and the room had everything you need for a short or long stay. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

PG Kuromon
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station

3 out of 5
Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, 3-6-24, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)
"We will come back"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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