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).
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
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).
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.
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.
Kita
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater are top sights in Kita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station to see more sights in the area.
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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.
LEGOLAND Japan
Enjoy the rides and games at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favorite amusement park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Lake Biwa
- Arima Hot Springs
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kawaramachi Street
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Ise Grand Shrine
- Nipponbashi
- Nishiki Market
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Umeda Sky Building
- Nijō Castle
- Adventure World
- Spa World
- New Reoma World
- Kyoto Tower
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Dogo Onsen
- Kyoto University
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Himeji Central Park
- Nara Park
- Himeji Castle