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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. 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 Nipponbashi. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.

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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. 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.

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
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Nara Park
- Kyoto University
- Shima Spain Village
- Kyoto Tower
- Himeji Central Park
- Nijō Castle
- Uno Port