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Osaka Travel Review The land of smiles and delicious food that melts your heart 💖🍡 Hello everyone! Today, I would like to tell you about the cute and fun story of our trip to "Osaka", Japan, which we just went to not long ago. I must say that this place is not just an ordinary big city, but it is a city full of life, delicious food, and impressive tourist attractions. So, I will share my travel experience in detail with good advice that anyone who wants to go can keep for use. ⸻ Arrived in Osaka, flew directly to Kansai Airport After booking a flight ticket in advance, we flew directly to Kansai International Airport, which is located in the middle of the sea. It is very beautiful and modern. When we got off the plane, we did not hesitate to buy a Nankai Line ticket to enter Osaka. Our final station was "Namba", a lively area that is easy to travel to, and there are also many restaurants and shopping places. Traveling in Osaka uses the ICOCA card (a prepaid card similar to the BTS card in our country), which is very convenient. Because it is easy to use to take the train, bus, or buy things, you do not need to carry a lot of cash. It is recommended to buy this card from the airport. ⸻ Stop by Namba, the starting point of the fun Namba is considered the heart of Osaka because it is full of lights, sounds, restaurants and shopping malls. No matter where you go, you will find cute shops lined up. We started by walking to see the world-famous “Glico Man” sign, which is a symbol of Osaka. In this area, there is also Kuromon Ichiba Market, which has a variety of fresh food such as sushi, raw fish, grilled meat, Japanese sweets. We stopped to buy “Takoyaki”, round, hot octopus balls, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, topped with sweet and salty sauce. It was so satisfying to eat. Not far away is “Dotonbori”, a lively pedestrian street with giant crab and octopus signs that blink all the time, adding to the lively atmosphere of the city. This place is also full of street food restaurants that you must try! ⸻ Japanese food in Osaka…so delicious you can’t stop eating! Osaka is considered “Japanese Kitchen” because the food here is super delicious Whether it is •Takoyaki (Takoyaki) Round balls with large pieces of squid inside, topped with special sauce, mayonnaise and dried fish flakes. The first bite is very fragrant •Okonomiyaki (Okonomiyaki) Delicious Japanese pizza with pork, shrimp, cabbage, mixed with the shop's secret sauce, served hot on a pan •Fresh sushi and sashimi at Kuromon Ichiba Market, sweet, crispy, super fresh We also secretly tried a cute “cat cafe” Sitting and sipping tea, watching cats play, very enjoyable. Anyone who loves animals must not miss it! ⸻ Visit Osaka Castle, the charm of Japanese history The next day we visited “Osaka Castle” (Osaka Castle) A landmark that anyone who comes to Osaka must visit. This castle is very beautiful. It is bright white, contrasting with the green and gold roof. Around it, there is a beautiful garden and a pond for walking. Climb up to the top of the castle to see a 360-degree view of the city. It's so awesome! There's also a museum that tells the story of Japanese history. Those who love learning about culture shouldn't miss it. Walk around the park during the cherry blossom season and see pink flowers all over the trees. It's like being in a movie. ⸻ Have fun at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) The highlight of this trip was going to "Universal Studios Japan". This is the biggest and most fun movie-themed theme park in Japan! We got to play fun rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Minion Park, and the Super Nintendo World zone. The food in the theme park was so cute. There were ice creams shaped like famous characters. And burgers that looked so cute that we almost didn't want to eat them. But when we did, we were so happy. That day, we screamed so hard that our voices were hoarse, but it was full of good memories. We want to go back again. ⸻ A relaxing day in Nara, feeding cute deer. On the last day, we went to "Nara", a city near Osaka full of deer that roamed freely! We bought sembei snacks to feed the deer. They were so cute that our hearts melted. The deer here aren't aggressive at all. Some of them even came to cuddle up to us as if they wanted to talk to us! We went to see “Todaiji Temple” with its magnificent wooden Buddha statue. It was a peaceful and beautiful place that made us feel very relaxed. ⸻ Shopping to our heart’s content Osaka has many shopping spots, especially in the “Shinsaibashi” and “Amerikamura” areas. Here, there are chic fashion, cosmetic shops, and authentic Japanese souvenir shops. We walked around to buy souvenirs to take home, including sweets, stationery, and cute dolls that we had never seen before. ⸻ A few tips for traveling in Osaka • Buy an ICOCA card to use on trains and buses, it’s very convenient. • Download the Google Maps app or the Japan Transit Planner app to check the travel route. • Prepare comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking. • If you like food, you have to try everything so you won’t regret it. • Don’t forget to try the various types of mochi and green tea. ⸻ Summary of my impressions 💕 Osaka is a lovely city with charms in terms of food, culture, and fun. This place gives us a unique experience of Japan, with the warmth of the people and the chill atmosphere. If you are looking for a complete trip, delicious food, fun walking, and fun shopping, Osaka is the place for you. We fell in love with this city with all our hearts. If we have a chance, we will definitely go back! 💖🇯🇵🍡✨ #TravelAbroad #Osaka