Kinki Region
Travel Guide
![Tennoji Park featuring a park, flowers and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45746-Tennoji-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Osaka showing a city and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174739-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Tennoji Park which includes a garden and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45753-Tennoji-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Umeda Sky Building which includes dining out and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45690-Umeda-Sky-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Osaka which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174733-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Kinki Region
Where to stay in Kinki Region
![Namba featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/122000/122423-Namba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/489000/489729-umeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Station City. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
![Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45791-Nijo-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
![Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69689-Gion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.
![Shinsaibashi featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174750-Shinsaibashi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
![Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69746-Kyoto-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sumiya Pleasure House and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/7a82cf9b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/3d3c1221_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025
![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/ad340527_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93138400/93138326/5bbcb8da_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025
![Mimaru Osaka Namba Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77115400/77115356/dcb4eef9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
![STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68851200/68851164/81dfc54c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024
Popular places to visit
![Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/122000/122427-Universal-Studios-Japan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
![Dotonbori featuring central business district and outdoor art as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/109000/109220-Dotonbori.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
![Osaka Castle featuring a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174763-Osaka-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/247b8095bc4101912c57cc24d1104684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91746-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477870-Arima-Hot-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Spa World
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Nara Park
- Himeji Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Nabana no Sato