The 10 Best Water & Amusement Parks in Kinki, Japan

May 8, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

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. Adventure World

2399 Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun 649-2201 Wakayama Prefecture +81 739-43-3333 http://aws-s.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,421 reviews

Adventure World

Reviewed By Bishop-angelmacfire - Nishinomiya, Japan

I have watched the TV news that a baby panda was born last year. When I saw the baby, I have decided to see the panda. My high expectations have not been betrayed. The name of the child panda is “Saihin” She is a girl and so active! So cute! So lovely! You must see her. Now the crazy fever of baby panda boom has been calmed down, you can watch her very well without any clouds on week days. The adult pandas except the mother of “Saihin” was not active, just sleeping. So the timing is now to watch the lovely active child panda!

2. Rokkosan Field Athletic

4512-98 Rokkosancho Kitarokko, Nada-Ku, Kobe Hyogo Prefecture +81 78-891-0366 http://www.rokkosan.com/athletic/
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Rokkosan Field Athletic

3. Lake Biwa Kodomonokuni

2981 Kitafunaki, Adogawacho, Takashima 520-1232 Shiga Prefecture +81 740-34-1392 http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~kodomo92/
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Lake Biwa Kodomonokuni

4. O'pal

5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu 520-0101 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-579-7111 [email protected] http://www.o-pal.com/cop/index.html
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

O'pal

5. Universal Studios Japan

2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka 554-0031 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6465-3000 http://www.usj.co.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10,677 reviews

Universal Studios Japan

This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator.

Reviewed By Damienofkent

If I was rating just the park I would of given a 4 star but due to the staff all being fantastic it’s gone up to a 5 The actual park is not the biggest and several rides are very dated now and need changing eg .... Back draft ride ... I’m 40 and even I don’t remember when that film came out or what’s it was about .... apart from fire lol Terminator 2 ride was very slow and dragged , jaws classic ride can’t fault it , Spider-Man great , The pterodactyl ride in Jurassic Park was amazing and Harry Potter world didn’t disappoint The late night parade was good and great effects We went on Feb on a week day and the Qs were only half hr max so no issues there Would recommend for a day out lots of fun and the staff were all fantastic

6. Amalago

43 Ogomachi, Amagasaki 660-0096 Hyogo Prefecture +81 6-6412-1639 http://www.a-spo.com/amalago/
Excellent
25%
Good
69%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

Amalago

7. Hirakata Park

1-1 Hirakatakoencho, Hirakata 573-0054 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-844-3475 http://www.hirakatapark.co.jp
Excellent
36%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 217 reviews

Hirakata Park

“HIRAKATA PARK” was established in 1912 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan. In “HIRAKATA PARK”, you might be exited all four seasons, Cherry blossoms in Spring, the pool in Summer, the red leaves in Autumn and the snow in Winter. Making everyone who visits “HIRAKATA PARK” smile is our mission.

Reviewed By Kathloh - Singapore, Singapore

It is a quaint traditional theme park and not crowded. While the journey there is long, the time taken was worth it as the kids enjoyed themselves very much. Not the usual Universal Studios or Disney theme parks but plenty of thrills and easy rides for the kids.

8. Misaki Amusement Park

3990 Tannowa, Misaki-cho, Sennan-gun 599-0301 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-492-1005 http://Www.nankai.co.jp/misaki/
Excellent
23%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 87 reviews

Misaki Amusement Park

9. Ikoma Sanjyo Amusement Park

2312-1 Nabata, Ikoma 630-0231 Nara Prefecture +81 743-74-2121 http://www.ikomasanjou.com
Excellent
24%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 92 reviews

Ikoma Sanjyo Amusement Park

Reviewed By Epzq - Singapore, Singapore

Chanced upon the place by accident and it was a gem. The theme park rides are not exhilarating and are really only suitable for younger kids. However, since the park is located on the peak on Mt Ikoma and the premises are free to enter the place itself offers a really good view of the sunset and night view of Osaka. I think that the view alone might be worth the trip up.

10. Tojoko Toy Kingdom

1216 Kurodani, Kato 673-1301 Hyogo Prefecture +81 795-47-0268 http://www.omochaoukoku.com/tojoko/index.html
Excellent
26%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 125 reviews

Tojoko Toy Kingdom

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