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
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
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Raku Art Museum and Seimei-Jinja Shrine. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

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.

Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.

Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

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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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

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 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.

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 relaxing area.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Lake Biwa
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Intex Osaka
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Nara Park
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle