Osaka🇯🇵

Osaka Travel Review: A lovely city with good food, fun to walk around, and super fun 💖🍣🎉 Hello everyone! Today, I will share my travel experience in Osaka, the cutest city in Japan that I just had the chance to visit recently. Let me tell you that this trip was full of smiles, deliciousness, and lots of fun. For anyone who is thinking of going to Japan but is still hesitating about where to go, Osaka is a great choice because it has everything, including delicious food, beautiful tourist attractions, and the people are super friendly. ⸻ Day 1: Explore Namba and Dotonbori When we got off the plane at Kansai Airport, we immediately took the train into the city to stay in Namba. This is the center of Osaka because there are restaurants, shops, and excitement to experience all the time. Just a few steps out of the station, we found Dotonbori Street, a world-famous pedestrian street with bright neon lights and a giant Glico sign that everyone who comes here must stop to take a picture of. The food here is a food lover's paradise, especially the takoyaki (crispy fried octopus balls with a sweet sauce) that are so good that you have to eat them several times. Not far away, there is also Okonomiyaki, a thick and soft dough topped with a rich sauce that is so delicious that it almost melts in your mouth. Walking around, we found a cute green tea ice cream shop that has a soft texture and just the right amount of sweetness, with a very gentle green tea aroma. Anyone who loves green tea should not miss this! ⸻ Day 2: Explore Kuromon Market, Osaka's fresh market This market is a must-visit for foodies! We went early in the morning to sample fresh and delicious food, from fresh salmon sashimi to grilled shrimp, grilled scallops, and sweet fruits such as large strawberries and sweet, soft Japanese melons. The atmosphere in the market was very lively, with cheerful vendors welcoming us with cute smiles and inviting us to try their products. So cute that I couldn't resist buying some to take back to my friends in Thailand. This place doesn't only have fresh seafood, there are also fried foods and Japanese sweets to try, such as mochi and freshly baked bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. ⸻ Day 3: Visit Osaka Castle and the garden around the castle Osaka Castle is an important symbol of this city. We went for a walk here during the spring when the cherry blossoms were blooming. It was very beautiful. The atmosphere in the garden around it was very natural. The trees were lush and green. There were Japanese people walking and exercising and walking their dogs. It was so cute. The white castle with an emerald green roof stood out. When you go up to the top of the castle, you can see a 360-degree view of Osaka. You can see tall buildings and nature blending together perfectly. You can take pictures from any angle and they will be beautiful. ⸻ Day 4: Have fun at Universal Studios Japan - The World of Dreams This was the day we had been waiting for the most because we are big Harry Potter fans! At Universal Studios Japan Osaka, they made the Harry Potter zone very exciting. When we walked in, it was like we had really entered a magical world. We tried Butterbeer, which was sweet and rich. Take a photo with the magnificent Hogwarts Castle In addition to the Harry Potter zone, there is also the Minion Park zone, which is full of bright colors, perfect for a Minion lover like us. The rides are cute, and there are many souvenir shops worth buying from. Walking around made me smile so hard my legs almost broke. ⸻ Day 5: Shinsaibashi shopping: cute souvenirs and soft pancakes Let's end the trip by shopping in Shinsaibashi, a very long pedestrian street filled with everything from famous brands to local products. We bought many souvenirs, including Japanese cosmetics, unique snacks, and cute cartoon-patterned products. We also got to try thick, fluffy Japanese pancakes at a cute cafe. Eating them with hot green tea was so good. It filled my heart with so much sweetness. ⸻ Osaka Trip Summary: The City of Smiles and Unforgettable Impressions Osaka is a city that we want to come back to many times, not only because of the delicious food, but also because of the great atmosphere, the kind people, and the convenience of transportation. Just walking around the various areas is like experiencing the real Japanese lifestyle. If you are looking for a place to visit that has everything from eating, shopping, and sightseeing, fun and stress-free, Osaka is the answer! We will tell you more stories about traveling in other places in Japan. Stay tuned! ⸻ #TravelJapan #Osaka