Hotels in Kinki, Japan

Kinki (Kansai) is a region in central Japan with a humid subtropical climate, famous for ancient temples and street food culture. Summers are hot and sticky, averaging 86°F (30°C), making evening strolls through Osaka's Dotonbori neon-lit alleyways a must for cooling off with takoyaki, while winters are crisp at 41°F (5°C), perfect for visiting Kyoto's empty Kinkaku-ji gold pavilion without crowds. Spring brings cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto and cheaper accommodation, while autumn's cooler 68°F (20°C) weather is ideal for hiking Fushimi Inari's thousand orange torii gates.