Umeda is located in the northern part of Osaka, and it is one of the most popular and vibrant places in the city. Just You’ll also never guess what chicken sashimi tastes like: TUNA!
Here you’ll find a CAT shrine, which is actually one of the coolest Shinto shrines I’ve ever seen.
Seriously, if you’ve never been, a quick trip to USJ is the perfect place to let all of your childhood fantasies come true.Try an interactive ride inside Hogwarts Castle (I may or may not have actually cried on this), explore Hogsmeade and drink butterbeer while shopping in Honeydukes, or even purchase Harry or Hermionie’s wand to try your hand at some real-life magic!In addition to Harry Potter World, USJ also has a really awesome Minion area your kids will be sure to love. Obachaaan is a group of women who sing typical j-pop songs you might find from AKB48… except all of the singers are middle-aged ladies.This comedic song group is actually amazing, and you can find some really awesome Obachaaan swag in Osaka.
If you walk without stopping it will take you a solid 40 minutes!If you want an afternoon or evening of food, shopping, and peeking through windows, this is definitely the place for you!
From the best cat cafe EVER to eating pufferfish and chicken sashimi to sampling butterbeer at USJ’s Harry Potter World: Osaka is worth a few days of exploring.Find a hidden whiskey bar, attend Buddhist morning service, become a samurai, or learn how to cook sushi in a local home: here are the 20 best unique things to do in Osaka!Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of my favorite Shinto shrines in all of Japan (which is saying a lot considering I did a Founded in the year 211, Sumiyoshi Taisha used to be right on the ocean (before the land shifted), and sailors would come here to pray before embarking on the treacherous journey to China.
On this tour, you’ll be led around the entire building (including an awesome outdoor spot for great photos!) Let me know in a comment and I’ll add it!Of course, Osaka also has some incredible day trips too: from the popular excursions like Himeiji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Kyoto (although Kyoto deserves at least a few days), to the less well-known places like To be honest, there are just too many awesome Osaka day trips to fit into this post! 6. This bridge is deliberately built with an extremely high arch to remind worshipers of a rainbow. You can even collect small cat figurines to exchange for larger cat figurines (and so on). This blog is about taking the Goldilocks approach to travel and lifestyle, i.e. The most famous of which is the morning temple service!The morning temple service is also a great chance to learn more about Buddhism. Be sure to let me know in a comment!If you have any questions or concerns about travel in Osaka, be sure to leave a comment below. Here you’ll learn how to make sushi rolls, sashimi, and even a Japanese omelet!After you’ve finished cooking, she’ll show you how to create a beautiful presentation with your creations, and you’ll sit down to a fantastic meal!Not only was this cooking class experience incredible, but it was also one of the best things I did in Osaka. They plan a day or two in the city, using Osaka as a base for flights and day trips. The place looked like a train car and served up some amazing drinks. Have a look at the bright colored advertisements and an insane amount of discount promotions.While it’s fun to wander around by yourself, I definitely recommend bringing a local with you to explain Osaka discount culture.
Here you’ll find everything from old-fashioned diners, to specialized knife shops, kimono stores, and even a tea shop that opened in 1868!I’m a huge fan of cat cafes, and I’ve visited a fair few all over Asia. Thankfully, my fiance, Chris has you covered with his Have you checked any of these off your list?
Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ), I have to say,WELL… Firstly, all of the cats here are rescues, hence the name. Osaka is also pretty famous for being the birthplace of most of Japan’s comedians. While the Ferris wheel itself isn’t super remarkable aside from its bright yellow color and oval shape, did you know that you can ride the Ferris wheel FOR FREE if you buy ANY item from this Don Quijote shop? WHAAAAT?Seriously, most people pay a solid 600-1,200 yen for this ride, but if you run in and buy something you can ride for FREE.
Bring on the chuhai and plum sake!Chris and I laughed at our failure to properly flip our okonomiyaki without ruining it, but despite its less-than-perfect appearance, it still tasted amazing! But, in case you do, I want to mention the most famous shopping street in Osaka. And it is a family-friendly guide, suitable for the not so young and the young ones too. I hope to inspire you to travel more, create better memories and live a life that you love!You keep inspiring me with your travel posts. Best decision ever. Posted by
Here I share tips, tricks and itineraries from my personal experience travelling as a couple and as a family to various places around the world. The activities for each day are capped to a minimum so you will have plenty of time to explore the places. I felt super refreshed after an hour-long soak, and I was able to explore Shinsekai and have a great lunch in the area afterward!Just be aware that this is a traditional sauna where you bathe in the nude. We’ll be visiting Japan and probably Osaka next year!I'm a travel blogger and serial expat who spent the last five years living in China!
Here you’ll find a CAT shrine, which is actually one of the coolest Shinto shrines I’ve ever seen.
Seriously, if you’ve never been, a quick trip to USJ is the perfect place to let all of your childhood fantasies come true.Try an interactive ride inside Hogwarts Castle (I may or may not have actually cried on this), explore Hogsmeade and drink butterbeer while shopping in Honeydukes, or even purchase Harry or Hermionie’s wand to try your hand at some real-life magic!In addition to Harry Potter World, USJ also has a really awesome Minion area your kids will be sure to love. Obachaaan is a group of women who sing typical j-pop songs you might find from AKB48… except all of the singers are middle-aged ladies.This comedic song group is actually amazing, and you can find some really awesome Obachaaan swag in Osaka.
If you walk without stopping it will take you a solid 40 minutes!If you want an afternoon or evening of food, shopping, and peeking through windows, this is definitely the place for you!
From the best cat cafe EVER to eating pufferfish and chicken sashimi to sampling butterbeer at USJ’s Harry Potter World: Osaka is worth a few days of exploring.Find a hidden whiskey bar, attend Buddhist morning service, become a samurai, or learn how to cook sushi in a local home: here are the 20 best unique things to do in Osaka!Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of my favorite Shinto shrines in all of Japan (which is saying a lot considering I did a Founded in the year 211, Sumiyoshi Taisha used to be right on the ocean (before the land shifted), and sailors would come here to pray before embarking on the treacherous journey to China.
On this tour, you’ll be led around the entire building (including an awesome outdoor spot for great photos!) Let me know in a comment and I’ll add it!Of course, Osaka also has some incredible day trips too: from the popular excursions like Himeiji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Kyoto (although Kyoto deserves at least a few days), to the less well-known places like To be honest, there are just too many awesome Osaka day trips to fit into this post! 6. This bridge is deliberately built with an extremely high arch to remind worshipers of a rainbow. You can even collect small cat figurines to exchange for larger cat figurines (and so on). This blog is about taking the Goldilocks approach to travel and lifestyle, i.e. The most famous of which is the morning temple service!The morning temple service is also a great chance to learn more about Buddhism. Be sure to let me know in a comment!If you have any questions or concerns about travel in Osaka, be sure to leave a comment below. Here you’ll learn how to make sushi rolls, sashimi, and even a Japanese omelet!After you’ve finished cooking, she’ll show you how to create a beautiful presentation with your creations, and you’ll sit down to a fantastic meal!Not only was this cooking class experience incredible, but it was also one of the best things I did in Osaka. They plan a day or two in the city, using Osaka as a base for flights and day trips. The place looked like a train car and served up some amazing drinks. Have a look at the bright colored advertisements and an insane amount of discount promotions.While it’s fun to wander around by yourself, I definitely recommend bringing a local with you to explain Osaka discount culture.
Here you’ll find everything from old-fashioned diners, to specialized knife shops, kimono stores, and even a tea shop that opened in 1868!I’m a huge fan of cat cafes, and I’ve visited a fair few all over Asia. Thankfully, my fiance, Chris has you covered with his Have you checked any of these off your list?
Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ), I have to say,WELL… Firstly, all of the cats here are rescues, hence the name. Osaka is also pretty famous for being the birthplace of most of Japan’s comedians. While the Ferris wheel itself isn’t super remarkable aside from its bright yellow color and oval shape, did you know that you can ride the Ferris wheel FOR FREE if you buy ANY item from this Don Quijote shop? WHAAAAT?Seriously, most people pay a solid 600-1,200 yen for this ride, but if you run in and buy something you can ride for FREE.
Bring on the chuhai and plum sake!Chris and I laughed at our failure to properly flip our okonomiyaki without ruining it, but despite its less-than-perfect appearance, it still tasted amazing! But, in case you do, I want to mention the most famous shopping street in Osaka. And it is a family-friendly guide, suitable for the not so young and the young ones too. I hope to inspire you to travel more, create better memories and live a life that you love!You keep inspiring me with your travel posts. Best decision ever. Posted by
Here I share tips, tricks and itineraries from my personal experience travelling as a couple and as a family to various places around the world. The activities for each day are capped to a minimum so you will have plenty of time to explore the places. I felt super refreshed after an hour-long soak, and I was able to explore Shinsekai and have a great lunch in the area afterward!Just be aware that this is a traditional sauna where you bathe in the nude. We’ll be visiting Japan and probably Osaka next year!I'm a travel blogger and serial expat who spent the last five years living in China!