Last May, my family and I flew to Japan for summer vacation. We had been thinking about going to Japan for quite some time so to finally be able to go was very exciting. We were there for a week exploring the many parts of Osaka and I absolutely fell in love.
Instead of joining a tour, we decided to be adventurous and explore Osaka by ourselves! On our first day of adventures, we went around Shinsaibashi, Osaka where we stayed for the entire week. Staying there was such a blessing because it near all the places we wanted to visit. I experienced taking the train for the first time! Thankfully, commuting in Japan was very easy and efficient.
Here are the places we visited on our first day in Japan:
1. Dōtonbori: Only a few blocks away from the Shinsaibashi station was the first stop on our itinerary. Filled with ramen houses, conveyor belt sushi, and Takoyaki stands, Dōtonbori is, without a doubt, a must-see when visiting Japan. After eating, you might consider shopping at the three-storey Forever 21 where the options are endless! While you're there, check out the Dōtonbori Canal, the Glico Man, and the Kani Doraku Giant Crab as well!
2. Daikisuisan Revolving Sushi: Eating at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant was definitely in my top five places to go when we were planning our itinerary. While this restaurant is only one of many in Dōtonbori, Daikisuisan Revolving Sushi serves fresh and delicious sushi at affordable rates.
3. Pablo Cafe: A friend suggested that we visit this place to try out what is known as "the best cheesecake in the world" and they did not disappoint (both my friend and the cheesecakes)! Thankfully, there was one in Dōtonbori so we didn't have to go very far. Cooked just right, the golden brown crust together with the cream cheese made their Mini Cheesecakes the absolute best. While these are a bit pricey, these Pablo cheesecakes are definitely worth it!
4. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Center: It is no surprise why this shopping center is filled with so much people all the time. Stretching about 600 meters, Shinsaibashi-suji has everything. This shopping center is filled with clothing stores like H&M and Zara, electronic shops, bookstores, restaurants, and shops that sell knick knacks. This should be on anyone's itinerary when planning for Japan!
Those are all the places that we visited on our first day in Osaka, Japan! This trip has definitely been a blessing and I can't wait to come back to Japan. It is such a beautiful country that I have yet to fully explore. I definitely praise God for this! Definitely a highlight of my year. With four days left, I have still have much in store, but that is all for now!
Unitl Next Time!
~ Luis ~
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