City: Kinki
Top Things to do in Kinki
Top Hotels in Kinki
- 1. The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi
- 2. Hotel Universal Port
- 3. Hotel Universal Port Vita
- 4. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
- 5. Hotel Nikko Osaka
- 6. Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
- 7. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji
- 8. Hotel Granvia Osaka
- 9. The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
- 10. RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
10 Bridges in Kinki That You Shouldn't Miss
The Kansai region (関西地方, Kansai-chihō) or the Kinki region (近畿地方, Kinki-chihō) lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga, sometimes Fukui, Tokushima and Tottori. While the use of the terms "Kansai" and "Kinki" have changed over history, in most modern contexts the use of the two terms is interchangeable. The urban region of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto (Keihanshin region) is the second-most populated in Japan after the Greater Tokyo Area.
Restaurants in Kinki
1. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
The world's longest suspension bridge.
Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore
Built in 1998 which connects Kobe to Iwaya in Awaji Island stands the longest central pan suspension bridge in the world - the Akashi Kaiyko Bridge. The bridge is 3911 m long with the central span the longest. The bridge can withstand Typhoons and 8.5 magnitude earthquakes. If you plan to cross the bridge the toll fee is 2300 yen. We went there from Osaka taking the JR Kobe Rapid line to Maiko station and from there can walk 3 to 5 mins from the West side. The bridge is free but the exhibition costs about 310 yen. We didn't go inside the exhibition but instead we just walked towards the bridge and its monument where we took great photos and videos together. It was also sunset so we marvelled at the sun while setting down. There are very few tourists and locals around so it was a pretty quiet and less crowded day. We didn't get a chance to cross the bridge by car to Awaji island but will definitely try it next time around. So if you visit Kobe, try passing by Maiko and marvel at the longest suspension bridge in the world.
2. Kitasuisan Bridge
3. Hoshi no Buranko Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By wenniectw
A nice and comfortable hiking. Not too hard to climb, just nice and you will see the WOW view from the star swing!!!! A great view of nature, deep breathe and feel good! You can make your trip plan to Osaka with not only shopping to Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori or Namba, but you can pick a day to see the great view of nature too! Hiking at Hoshi no Buranko Bridge will never let you down! You will be able to see a stunt view and very enjoy the trip!!
4. Ebisu Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
If there is one spot to get the best photos of Dotonbori , this is it! This was our 2nd time visiting Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi and the views from the Ebisu Bridge still amazed us. Strategically located in between Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi over the Dotonbori canal, it acts like a big courtyard between these attractions with the most noticeable billboards (such as the Glico man) and entry ways. Especially amazing at night when all the lights are lighted up from the billboards, the river walk, the shops etc. The sights and the sounds and the energy were just at another level unmatched elsewhere.
5. Venus Bridge
6. Kusurimizukyo Bridge
7. Nagarebashi
8. Ujibashi Bridge
9. Amarube Railroad Bridge, Sorano Eki
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By lescrodel - Greensborough, Australia
The bridge is next to a safer modern one. The area has a monument at the base of the bridge. this is a truly beautiful area to take photographs of Japan's rugged coastline.
