Osaka🇯🇵

🌸 Osaka… A city that doesn’t require any effort to make you fall in love Sometimes happiness doesn’t need to have beautiful lights Or magnificent natural views Sometimes it might just start from walking to a delicious takoyaki shop Seeing a Japanese lady smiling at you while crossing the street Or seeing a cat sleeping in front of a warm wooden cafe A city that gives you this feeling…is called “Osaka”. 🍃 ⸻ 🍢 Start your morning with a growling stomach by exploring “Kuromon Ichiba Market” Where is there a better place than “Kuromon Market” to start your Osaka trip with a bang? This market is like the city’s big kitchen, with fresh produce, snacks, and desserts. No matter where you go, you can smell the aroma of grilled scallops with butter, freshly grilled crabs, or grilled wagyu beef. Takoyaki balls are hot and round with a lot of squid filling. When you bite into them, they flow like lava~ 🐙💥 What impressed me was that the vendors in this market are talkative, smiley, and kind. Some shops have stickers with teddy bear designs. Some shops even give you free snacks to try. While walking, I secretly took pictures of Japanese wooden sign shops. It felt like I had stepped into a cartoon. 🍘📸 ⸻ 🏯 Osaka Castle… Embracing the whole city with my eyes After we were full, we continued walking to “Osaka Castle”. This place is not just a landmark, but the heart of the city. On the way to the castle, there is a large park full of tall trees. There are children running around, uncles and aunts having a picnic, and an artist sitting and drawing with concentration. The white castle with gold trim stands tall in the middle of the city. Going up to the top, you will see a 360-degree panoramic view of Osaka. A gentle breeze, warm sunshine, and a view that makes us want to freeze time right here. 🍂📖 ⸻ 🐧 Kaiyukan, an aquarium that is cuter than you think For those who love aquatic animals, Kaiyukan, a world-class aquarium, is a must-see. The first tank you enter is amazed. Because there was a big whale shark floating in front of my eyes 🐋 There were sea otters lying on their backs playing in the water, glowing jellyfish floating like a dream Chubby penguins waddling around without paying attention to people at all, so cute~ 🐧 The light in the building is soft and hazy, making the atmosphere gentle It's like being in another world that is quiet, peaceful, and very kind It's a moment that feels like "we can really rest our hearts" 🎐 ⸻ 🎡 Tempozan Ferris Wheel - A Ferris Wheel that makes our hearts float Near the aquarium is the "Tempozan Ferris Wheel" A white Ferris wheel that spins slowly but makes our hearts float higher every second The view from the top is the best! You can see the wide sea, the port, and the Osaka skyline The evening sun reflects on the shimmering glass, it feels like a music video 🎶🌆 It's romantic to sit alone Or sit with your loved one and feel super warm 💗 ⸻ 🏮 Dotonbori – The city of lights, colors, and deliciousness And then we arrived at the area we had been waiting for… “Dotonbori”! This is the place that makes us realize that Osaka is the city with the most life in Japan 🌟 Both sides of the road are lined with countless restaurants Takoyaki, ramen, sushi, fried food, bento, desserts, everything! There are giant dragon, giant squid, giant crab signs attached to the buildings in a magnificent way 🐉🦀 In the middle, there is a canal and a bridge with the iconic Glico running sign Everyone must come and take a picture with that pose without fail The atmosphere is so lively that even if you walk until you are tired, you still don’t want to go back 🎤✨ ⸻ 🛍 Shinsaibashi – A shopping street where you can shop and feel happy A short walk from Dotonbori, you will reach the Shinsaibashi area. This is a shopping street with everything from Japanese brand clothes to cute souvenirs 🛍 There are cute cafes here Pastel Minimalism A sweets shop that sells Japanese-style glass pudding 🍮 And a stationery shop full of cute stickers, notebooks, and pens that you can't help but love We accidentally stopped by every 5 steps, bought some knickknacks, and walked around smiling like a kid who just got a new toy 😆 ⸻ ☕ Secret cafes in Osaka – A quiet corner where the heart wants to hide One evening, we wandered into a small alley and found a wooden cafe. A light-colored wooden door, flowing Japanese curtains, and a small sign that said "open" Inside, it was very warm, with sunlight streaming through the windows. The owner of the shop was making coffee patiently, and served with soft green tea cake 🍵 A simple wooden table with a small vase of flowers and a fat cat sleeping on a cushion There... was strangely quiet, peaceful, and warm. We sat quietly, looking at the trees outside, and thought, "Osaka is so kind." 🐾🌿 ⸻ 🚇 Easy and heartwarming transportation Osaka's train system is very convenient. English is everywhere Most Japanese people are ready to help and always smile Many train stations have small cafes, sweet shops, and gachapon shops Waiting for the train has never been more boring 🎫🚉 ⸻ 💌 Osaka… A city that makes us laugh alone Every day in Osaka doesn’t need to have a tight plan Just walk around, stop by a cafe, try some food Or get lost in an alley you’ve never seen before… You might find “little happiness” that you never knew you were looking for 🍂 Osaka is not the greatest city But it’s the cutest city for a little heart that wants to take a break from the chaotic world And let me tell you… If you come to Osaka, there’s no such thing as “once is enough” 💕 ⸻ #Osaka #TravelAbroad