Ever wanted to go to Osaka, Japan but don’t know what to do with the limited time you have? Well here, we have some very fun things for you to do and see in Osaka, Japan, a land that is full of rich culture. There are absolutely so much things to do in Osaka, Japan that sometimes we can be overwhelmed and don’t have a plan for anything and we end up not enjoying Osaka, Japan at its fullest.
Of course there are more things to do in Osaka, Japan, but these things here are often not found in other places but only in Osaka, Japan, so when you are in Osaka, Japan, consider these things to do, from unleashing your inner fan for a certain movie, getting comfortable with yourself, be a samurai, enjoy all the yakis, fresh seafoods, ramen, amazing places where you can meditate, etc.
Unleash Your Inner Happy Potter
Many of us are Harry Potter fans, but where can we go to find those wizard owls? Well here in Japan, they have their many owl cafes where there are literally owls in there. So if you are in owl or Harry Potter fan, or just love animals in general, consider paying a visit to these owl cafes in Osaka, Japan. They are not that hard to find according to Google Maps.
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Visit A 7 Storey, 24-hour Entertainment Complex
Japan has an arcade culture like nowhere else, watching the people play is like a performance on its own. When we grow up, especially in other countries, arcades are just something forgotten about and it is only for young kids, but in Osaka, Japan, age is just a number and anyone from all age ranges can be found in the arcade. This place is a 7 storey high arcade building created by the Japanese.
Here is the location,
Visit Onsen And Get Comfortable With Your Body
One of the 10 things to do in Osaka is their world famous hot springs, better known as onsens. What is really interesting about these places is that it requires you to strip down to absolutely nothing. Talk about getting comfortable with your own body. One tip that can be given is to go into the hottest pools first so that the other pools will just be a breeze for you.
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Samurai Fan? Be A Samurai At the Osaka Castle
Ever wanted to be a samurai? Be a samurai at Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan. The building stands as a beautiful scenic attraction today, it represents the country’s strength and resilience. From facing destruction from natural conditions and troops in 1583 to 1991 it was reconstructed in 1997 and is still standing tall every since then. The interior has been repurposed as a museum for whoever who is interested, especially tourists.
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All the “Yaki” in Japan
One of the 10 things to do in Osaka is to eat all the “yaki”. Whether if you are a lover of takoyaki, okonomiyaki or even yakitori, all these “yaki” shops are located everywhere in Dotonbori and a tip for choosing the best ones is to follow where the lines of tourists or locals are. Acchichi Takoyaki is a definite place to go and try, it is one of the best in Osaka, Japan.
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Visit the Pokemon Center
Gotta catch ‘em all, visit the Pokémon Center in Osaka, Japan, for those who are die-hard Pokémon fans, this is the place for you. Even if you are not a Pokémon fan, it is still a place to visit, since Pokémon originated from Japan, it is now part of the history of Japan and it must be savoured nonetheless. On the top storey of the Daimaru Umeda department store is an absolute Pokémon land for all the Pokémon lovers out there. This has got to be one of the 10 things to do in Osaka.
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Kuromon Market For Fresher Products
Once you have had Japan’s fresh seafood, it is uncomparable. One of the best things to do in Osaka is to visit the Kuromon Market in Osaka, Japan, it is very popular market known to the local as Osaka Gastronome, it is a place that sells fresh products and the absolute finest seafoods, and it includes salmons, tuna, etc. From freshly made skews, to fresh foods cooked in front of you and you can find it all here.
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Ramen Shops
Don’t forget about the Japan’s famous ramen noodles, when choosing a shop to eat from, you should judge it from its cover. Often there are stores with loud speakers outside that declares that it is the most popular ramen shop. It is hard to miss Kamukura Ramen. You should definitely pay a visit to this place to really enjoy the ramen, with the springy noodles, to the famous salty taste, and the after taste that gives you a kick.
Here is the location in Osaka,
24-hour Convenience Stores That Has Real Food
We all love our convenient stores, because it is convenient and we all love things to be easy. But Japan has taken it to the next level, they have ready prepared meals, packed real food. They have literally given a whole new meaning to the word convenient. Their foods are mouthwatering and freshly cooked. There is always a convenient store wherever you go in Japan.
Located at, all over Japan.
Tenryuji Japanese Garden
Start meditation at the Tenryuji Japanese Garden, a place that offers one of the greatest tranquility, pure scenic beauty and serenity. Spend a half hour or longer just sitting and emptying your mind and enjoy the sight before you. Especially if you are with your spouse, let your busy worlds drift away at this majestic location, enjoy each others company.
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Conclusion
Osaka, Japan, a place that is full of rich culture. With so much things to do in Osaka, it is often difficult to decide on what exactly to do. But with all that being said, it is still important to know that this is the time for you to relax and enjoy yourselves. So before you take that trip to Japan, be sure to consider getting travel insurance, Allianz Travel Care is offering travel insurance from the price of RM 16/trip, visit PolicyStreet.com to learn more.
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