Osaka🇯🇵

Osaka Travel Review: The City of Smiles, Fun, and Delicious Food 💖 Hello everyone! Today, I will take you to Osaka a city full of bright colors, cute people, and unforgettable delicious food. Let me tell you that Osaka is a city that is easy to travel to, has many places to visit, and is full of beautiful photo spots that will make everyone want to capture the entire trip! ⸻ Let's start with the ICOCA card, a super chill helper. After getting off the plane at Kansai Airport, we rushed to buy an ICOCA card which is a prepaid card for taking trains, buses, and spending at convenience stores. This card makes our travel super easy and fast. It can also be used in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. It's so convenient. ⸻ Cute accommodation in the heart of Namba We booked a small accommodation in Namba, which is the most lively area of ​​Osaka. The room is cute, compact, but well-organized. There is a soft bed for sleeping comfortably after walking around all day. At night, we opened the window to see the twinkling neon lights of the city. Osaka tonight is so warm and romantic. ⸻ Takoyaki... a must-eat snack! If you come to Osaka, you must try takoyaki at Dotonbori. This area is heaven for takoyaki. There are many shops to choose from. We tried the famous shop with the fragrant smell of sauce wafting from afar. The takoyaki here is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The squid is big and bouncy, topped with sweet and salty sauce and delicious mayonnaise. The first bite is so good. You can't stop eating it. ⸻ Okonomiyaki... Japanese pancakes that warm the heart Another must-try menu is okonomiyaki. Japanese pancakes mixed with vegetables, pork, eggs and secret sauce, topped with mayonnaise and seaweed. We chose to eat at a small shop that the owner made by hand. The taste was warm like my mother made it for me. It was so delicious that I had to order another plate! ⸻ Enjoy shopping at Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi is a shopping district that combines fashion, cute souvenirs, and chic cafes. You can walk around and relax all day. I like to walk around and buy authentic Japanese souvenirs and enjoy sipping on iced green tea. The prices are cute and not expensive. Got a lot of good stuff to bring home ⸻ Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine… A very peaceful place to rest your mind Want to relax and escape the chaos? We went to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The atmosphere is very peaceful and beautiful. We wrote our prayers on the ema, praying for health and good luck. The lush nature made us feel much more refreshed. ⸻ Universal Studios Japan… A dream amusement park that you shouldn’t miss Universal Studios Japan is the ultimate in fun. There are Harry Potter zones and Super Nintendo World that are full of colors and excitement. We played thrilling rides, laughed with friends, and took pictures with cute characters. It was a day full of happiness. ⸻ Dotonbori at night… The lights and life that never sleeps Dotonbori at night is beautiful with colorful neon lights, music, and excitement. We walked along the canal, ate snacks, and took pictures with the Glico sign. It's a romantic atmosphere that makes you feel like Osaka never sleeps. ⸻ Tips for a fun and easy Osaka trip • Comfortable shoes are very important because you'll be walking a lot. • Use the ICOCA card or Kansai Thru Pass to travel conveniently and economically. • Download the Google Maps and Hyperdia apps to plan your route easily. • Be open to trying small street food. • Bring drinking water and a handkerchief to cool down. ⸻ Summary of impressions Osaka is not only a city with delicious food and many tourist attractions, but also full of smiles, warmth, and liveliness that make us feel like we're at home. Every time we come to Osaka, we are filled with happiness and inspiration, and we go back with good memories that will stay with us forever. ⸻ Thank you for reading this review. I hope everyone gets inspired to travel to Osaka! じゃね！🇯🇵💕 ⸻ #TravelAbroad #Osaka