Dragon Boat Festival Quick Getaway to Osaka

【3-Day Osaka Trip】Universal Studios Fun + Shopping and Dining at Shinsaibashi! How to spend the Dragon Boat Festival holiday? This year, we decided on a spontaneous Osaka getaway! Though it’s just a short three-day, two-night trip, the itinerary was perfectly planned to include all the must-play, must-buy, and must-eat experiences! ⸻ Day 1: Off to Osaka, Dinner at Shinsaibashi We took an early flight directly to Kansai Airport, breezed through immigration, and hopped on the Nankai Electric Railway straight to Namba. After dropping off our luggage, we headed to Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street for food and shopping! For dinner, we indulged in the long-craved Ichiran Ramen, followed by rounds of takoyaki, kushikatsu, and matcha ice cream. While eating, we also explored drugstores, UNIQLO, GU, and Bic Camera, shopping to our heart’s content! ⸻ Day 2: A Full Day at Universal Studios – Harry Potter, Mario, and Demon Slayer The entire day was dedicated to Universal Studios Japan! We entered the park early in the morning, with our first stop being the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sipping on butterbeer and walking through Hogwarts was a childhood dream come true! Next, we headed to the highly popular Super Nintendo World. The Mario Kart ride was incredibly immersive. We also managed to get on the Demon Slayer XR roller coaster, screaming alongside Tanjiro – it was exhilarating! The park’s food was also a highlight. We tried the Minion popcorn bucket, Harry Potter turkey leg, and the massive Jurassic burger (so big we couldn’t finish it). ⸻ Day 3: Last-Minute Shopping Before Heading Home The final day was reserved for more shopping at Shinsaibashi – stocking up on drugstore items and fulfilling friends’ shopping requests. We wrapped up the trip with a bowl of Ippudo Ramen before heading to the airport with our haul of goodies. It was a short but incredibly fulfilling trip! ⸻ Tips: • It’s recommended to purchase Universal Studios tickets and express passes online in advance to save time. • Stay near Namba/Shinsaibashi for convenient shopping and transportation. • For holiday trips, book flights and accommodations early!