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

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).

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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).

Umeda
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Shinsaibashi showing 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 Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.

Shinsaibashi
Gion featuring night scenes, cycling and street scenes

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.

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Minami

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$130 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$130
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,296 reviews)
"I liked how close to everything the hotel was."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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$183 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$183
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (2,221 reviews)
"Great hotel. Free breakfast is very good. Clean hotel. Helpful laundry."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$213 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$213
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (4,668 reviews)
"The location of this property was great and lots of amenities nearby. The transit system is located nearby and you have ready access to restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 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.
Eslead Hotel  Namba Daikokucho

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho

4 out of 5
2-4-19, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Tsutenkaku Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"Pros: Amazing staff, so helpful in resolving issues. They really go all the way to ensure guest satisfaction. The unit is large and comes with a washing machine which is super useful. We would hang dry on the balcony. Cons: Not many restaurant options around the area and difficult for Uber to come ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

4 out of 5
3-chome-1-14 Motomachi, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Dotonbori are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Excellent quiet location, close to Namba area. Local food and shopping options next door. Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
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! (245 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 Jul. 2025

PG Kuromon
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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