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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

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.

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.

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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.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Kyocera Dome Osaka is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.

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