Tired of Osaka? We recommend taking a breather in Nara & Kobe!

If you felt that Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi were too crowded with tourists, we suggest turning your direction to ‘Nara’ and ‘Kobe’ for a day 😊 🦌 [Nara] Quiet and peaceful atmosphere, bonding with deer, and the overwhelming size of the Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji Temple! It was pure healing, completely different from the hustle and bustle of Dotonbori. It only takes 40 minutes by train from Osaka, so it’s very convenient! 🥩 [Kobe] Although we went to Kobe to eat Kobe beef, the sentimental night view of Harborland and the exotic streets made it a city that stayed in our hearts even longer. It felt more European than Tokyo, somehow! 💡 Tips! • With the Kansai Thru Pass from Osaka, you can visit two cities in one day • The Nara → Kobe route is totally doable in one day if you start early in the morning • Reservation is a must for Kobe Mouriya Steak! (Book well in advance) 📌 If Dotonbori feels suffocating because of the crowds, take a short break and experience the real Japan. When you buy deer crackers at the deer park, hold them in your hand calmly instead of putting them in your bag to avoid being attacked by deer! 🧡If too many deer crowd around you, show both palms and shout “No!”🧡 It can be scary when a bunch of deer suddenly rush at you, haha