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.
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.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Lake Biwa
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Adventure World
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Nara Park
- New Reoma World
- Kyoto University
- Shima Spain Village
- Kawaramachi Street
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kyoto Tower
- Himeji Central Park
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Nijō Castle
- Uno Port
- Dogo Onsen