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).

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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 AU$117 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$117
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,833 reviews)
"staff is nice. but too many people for storing / getting back the luggage after check out."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$240 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$240
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (4,896 reviews)
"The hotel has a good location near the subway and other options. Limousine bus has a direct drop off/pick up at the hotel. Everything appeared very clean, and the staff were good and attentive. Self check in and check out. Didn't interact with anybody during those processes. But we did talk to staff ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$136 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$136
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (2,451 reviews)
"Location was close to many attractions. Staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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.
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! (333 reviews)
"We loved our stay here. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Loved the location"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
"Great location, apartment with laundry, very comfortable and reccomanded"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

PG Kuromon
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

4 out of 5
3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"The apartment was clean and the building is well kept. It’s close to a station so it was easy to get to where we wanted to go. It’s about a 20 minute leisurely walk from Universal City Walk so there is access to all styles of restaurants. If you want more local flavor, hop on the train and get to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
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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