Kinki Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Osaka which includes modern architecture and a city

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
Nijo Castle which includes 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 Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

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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 Osaka Station City. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

Umeda
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.

Shinsaibashi
Gion showing cycling, night scenes 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 Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.

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Kita

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

Kita
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$94 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$94
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,129 reviews)
"Bathroom sucks but that’s pretty much the only flaw otherwise good hotel right near everything"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$200 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$200
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (2,570 reviews)
Great hotel with view
"Quick check in and out. A bit tricky to find initially as hotel starts on 7th floor of links shopping centre. But once found is a great hotel handy to transport. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$218 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$218
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,476 reviews)
"Absolutely loved tatami floor mats through out. The onsen was relaxing and clean, we enjoyed using it as much as we could. The massage chairs where very popular but worth the wait for that 15min massage after walking all day. The onsite laundry room came in handy and was easy to use. And you have ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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BON Condo Namba Nipponbashi
BON Condo Namba Nipponbashi
3 out of 5
1-8-17 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this condo in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Great location close walk to food strip."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

BON Condo Namba Nipponbashi
Hotel Abitare Namba West
Hotel Abitare Namba West
3 out of 5
2-chome-2-44 Saiwaicho Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"The property was great for its price. Very clean and bright. All facilities in good condition. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Hotel Abitare Namba West
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station (Former:MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Shichijo Horikawa)
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station (Former:MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Shichijo Horikawa)
4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Staff were very friendly. Location close to bus stations and convenience stores. Dual washer/dryer came in handy for small loads of laundry. Overall very good experience and would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station (Former:MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Shichijo Horikawa)
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Popular places to visit

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Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5(156 reviews)

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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LEGOLAND Japan

4/5(5 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

LEGOLAND Japan
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Kyocera Dome Osaka

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
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Osaka Castle

4.5/5(336 reviews)

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 Castle
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Arima Hot Springs

5/5(4 reviews)

Arima Hot Springs is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Arima Hot Springs

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