Osaka

Area

Osaka Castle to Namba Yasaka Shrine: Easy Subway Route, Giant Lion Shrine & Rikuro’s Cheesecake

Day 2 in Osaka was all about exploring — I packed up my souvenirs, shipped them home, and hit the city light! From the surprisingly massive Osaka Castle Park to the fierce lion head of Namba Yasaka Shrine, and ending with Rikuro Ojisan's famously jiggly cheesecake fresh out of the oven in Dotonbori. Here's my honest Day 2 Osaka travel diary! 🏯🦁🧀
Food & Drink

Osaka Day 1: Shinkansen Tips, USJ 25th Anniversary & A Hotel I’d Go Back To

Day 1 in Osaka kicks off with a smooth shinkansen ride from Mishima using Smart EX! From booking tips to USJ's exciting 25th Anniversary celebration — plus an honest review of the hotel I'd happily return to. Here's my real Osaka Day 1 travel diary! 🎢🚅🏨