Hotels in Kinki, Japan
Kinki (also called Kansai) sits in central Japan, with hot, humid summers perfect for hiking through Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and mild winters ideal for exploring Osaka's Dotonbori street-food district. This region is famous for ancient capitals like Nara, where you can hand-feed sacred deer at Todai-ji Temple, and Kyoto's 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Kinkaku-ji's gold-leaf pavilion. Spring brings cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto, while autumn paints the hillsides of Mount Koya in fiery reds and oranges.