Kinki Region
Travel Guide
Visit Kinki Region
Where to stay in Kinki Region
Namba
Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Umeda
Major commercial and entertainment hub, Umeda offers shopping, dining, sports centers, and movie theaters. Don't miss the HEP Five Ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the underground city with retailers and eateries.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Shinsaibashi
Discover Osaka's main shopping hub, featuring the covered Shinsaibashi-suji street and Amerika-mura, a youth culture hotspot. Shop at luxury brands and popular stores, easily accessible via subway stations.
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
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Dōtombori Arcade. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great Location close to Namba station, clean room, professional and very helpful staff, 24 hour front desk support, bathrooms have great water pressure and water temperature control. TV screen has a home page with a lot of useful information. Spa and great view from the 40th floor pool deck. When ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Clean room, though tiny. Much of the service is self help besides check-in. An older staff member spoke very little English, but used a translation device and my little Japanese to help us transfer luggage. For the price it's a good value of you just want a place to sleep and feel safe.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Love the location, breakfast, cleanliness of the rooms and the very pleasant staff .
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The room was great! It’s literally one subway stop from Universal Studios! We stayed two nights here and I wish we could have similar accommodations in Tokyo where we are staying for 8 days! The best thing about this hotel is that it’s clean, it has two separate rooms with comfortable beds . We had ...
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
The space was very safe, clean, enough room for a family of four, close to public transportation. The staff was kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out 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.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
