Title: Kinki Region Travel Guide: Best of Kinki Region, Japan Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kinki Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinki-Region-Hotels.d6048151.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kinki Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinki-Region-Holiday-Rentals.d6048151.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Kinki Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kinki-Region.d6048151.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kinki Region Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kinki-Region.d6048151.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kinki Region Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinki-Region.d6048151.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kinki Region Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Tennoji Park showing a pond, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/b43185e1-fdf5-451e-806e-44d942fbc428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tennoji Park showing a pond, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/b43185e1-fdf5-451e-806e-44d942fbc428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka showing modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/ffe56722-41ce-41c1-bd13-81498effa2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tennoji Park featuring a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508093/97cfc300-a413-439d-8df1-3175c181921b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Umeda Sky Building showing interior views and dining out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/35cc66d3-a3f2-492f-85ba-ea14ac9b3322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kinki Region Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Kinki Region ![Namba featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050895/fb20eee9-5588-4e8b-91c9-6e951bd42d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Namba 4.5/5(309 area reviews) Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Namba.dx6050895) ![Umeda which includes a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/286e2610-79bf-4d3f-a18b-1ea3ec60b634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Umeda 4.5/5(12 area reviews) 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). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Umeda.dx6050891) ![Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/065ae8c2-a9ea-445c-a6ec-75c32a854fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Kyoto 4.5/5(364 area reviews) Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Central-Kyoto.dx6131500) ![Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160577/71bed452-947c-4e43-9340-af0f53500fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gion 5/5(46 area reviews) Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Kahitsukan - Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Gion.dx6160577) ![Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223824/573b347f-cdfe-42fb-aa78-84222401eb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinsaibashi You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Shinsaibashi.dx6223824) ![Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/855e1214-6e24-49a8-9c7a-9551d8525b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimogyo Ward 4.5/5(15 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Shimogyo.dx179160) - Top hotels in Kinki Region - Top Holiday Rentals in Kinki Region ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £54 1 Feb - 2 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,523 reviews) Easy self check-in was great. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £62 2 Feb - 3 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,189 reviews) The room is big, lots of amenities and at a great location. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu £40 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,303 reviews) Location is the main thing that was great Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048151) [See all 10,927 properties in Kinki Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6048151) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115580000/115573100/115573051/f679fc22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE 3-2-27 Kasugade Minami, Konohana-ku Osaka Osaka Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Universal Studios Japan and Kyocera ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews) A great apartment hotel only minutes from Universal Studios and easy direct line to central Osaka. Rooms were clean, modern and had all the amenities for a super comfortable stay. The view from the balcony into the bay was beautiful at night. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-THE-RISE-OSAKA-UNIVERSAL-BAYSIDE.h115573051.Hotel-Information) ![STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68851200/68851164/81dfc54c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east 1-14-2 Minamisenba Osaka Osaka Stay at this apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (145 reviews) We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :) Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-STAYAT-OSAKA-SHINSAIBASHI-East.h68851164.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111440000/111434200/111434118/01b05e3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi 2-13-8 Osaka Osaka Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and climate control. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) ![Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka 4/5(16 reviews) Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5/5(77 reviews) Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![Winter Illumination in Nabananosato at Nagashima spaland, Mie, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104154/115020c5-9ef5-4bbf-a6cd-1ca6ab8f09be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagashima Spa Land 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagashima-Spa-Land-Nagoya.d6104154.Attraction) ![Osaka Castle showing château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle 4.5/5(216 reviews) Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. 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