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
Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Kinki, Japan
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. Suwan Edomura
2. National Bunraku Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan.
3. Nanba Grand Kagetsu
4. Yoshimoto Mugendai Hall Osaka
5. Minamiza : The Kabuki Theater of Kyoto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
The founding of the Minamiza Theatre goes all the way back to the beginning of the Edo Period (1596-1615). It is said that Izumo no Okuni performed 'kabuki odori' ('kabuki dances') in Kyoto in 1603 which attracted great attention, and during the same period, the dry bed of the Kamo River developed as a 'Theatre town' filled with the bustle and excitement of the people. The Minamiza Theatre started around this time, and has stood at this place for over 400 years always remaining at the center of entertainment, including kabuki. The Minamiza Theatre was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1996 and was even registered as a Structure of Historical Design in Kyoto shortly after. It will stage a wide range of productions throughout the year, from 'traditional Japanese performing arts' to 'the newest live entertainments'.
Reviewed By pugsly14 - Canberra, Australia
We saw a performance in this grand theatre and it was amazing. The building itself is beautiful, especially the interior. The show itself was fantastic - an outstanding performance by talented artists. The singing and music was magical, not to mention the choreography and costumes. In some theatre performances I find myself looking at my watch to see how long the show has been going, but I never did during this show. From start to finish I was mesmerised.
6. Awaji Ningyoza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Ninyo-joruri, literally meaning puppet and narrative is one of the representative Japanese traditional theaters along with kabuki which has deen popular among ordinary people for 400 years A narrator caiied the tayu accompany the puppets performance on a stage. The puppet tradition of Awaji is now designated as Nationai Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan Awaji ningyo-za theater plays various period dramas and developed such original direction as quick change of stage settings or costumes. It is also distinguishing that the troupe includes many female performers.
7. Billboard Live Osaka
8. Dotombori Zaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By opponikeidi
My family and I enjoyed the musical so much, we kept singing the theme song "gotta gotta!" all the way back to our home country! Kudos to the five actors and also to their kind manager who went out of his way to walk us to the don quijote shop for our cruise. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated, sir! We'll come back with more friends!
9. Yoshimoto Manzai Theater
10. Kinosaki International Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) is an Artist-in-Residence center focused on performing arts. The center has a main hall, six studios, and seven residences. It offers residencies and facilities for artists who wish to concentrate on their creative activities as well as to present their works. KIAC is situated in Kinosaki, one of the main hot spring towns in Japan.
