good stuff my man! I like your videos. You def deserve more followers, idk why the rest of the people have more when they bring in nothing to the table but instagrammy photos of themselves shorts.
This was a really great video, thanks so much! I didn't love Osaka the first time I went but I'm hoping with all the things you've suggested I'll warm to it more this time round.
Thanks so much, glad you liked the video! And yeah I hear that, I know Osaka is a big city with a lots to offer, but I feel like it offers different experiences/vibes then places like Tokyo so I just tried to lean into those a bit more and I love the city now!
@@wanderlustwellman I watched a bunch of other videos and yours was by far the best! You explain things really well and I had a very clear idea of your experiences, something which I didn't feel like I got in most of the other videos. So thanks again 😄
Great little video. Really enjoyed it. Mrs. C and I are heading to Osaka mid July and will do at least 5 or 6 of these (we’re ancient so not into the arcades 😂) thank you 🙏
making my itinerary for my visit soon so this has been really helpful! i love how you described dotonbori as place of sensory overload lol im making note to take that in controlled doses. thank you for sharing
That’s so exciting, planning itineraries always makes me so eager to visit a place! I found that Osaka and Tokyo definitely are sensory overload, but in the best possible way. Glad that my video was helpful!
So by "gritty" I really mean less polished in some ways - for example, some buildings/structures are slightly older and more weathered. I certainly don't mean that it's dirty or dangerous. It provides a really cool atmosphere and vibe with the retro feeling, neon screens and signs, and so on!
Thanks for this great video. I have been to Japan 3 times and will certainly return, as I love absolutely love it. I have been to Osaka, but so far didnt really "connect" with the city. Your video made me realise that I should probably give the city another chance.
Thanks for watching, that's awesome that you were able to visit Japan 3 times. I love the country as well, it has a very special place in my heart. That's unfortunate that you didn't connect with Osaka, but maybe next time you will. I think it had fewer attractions that interested me than other places in Japan, but I mostly connected based on the feeling I had at night in Dotonbori, Shinsekai, and going to bars, arcades, and various night time entertainment.
Awesome sharing! I'm going in December. I am a vegetarian and saw the part on Okonomiyaki. Are you able to share this location. I was told not easy to find vegetarian place in Japan..,
There is also Namba Jinja located at 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward. This one has a very old camphor tree which survived the Pacific War bombings. If you touch the tree, it's said that you will receive " energy ". I would add Osaka History Museum. The life size displays (especially of part of Naniwa Palace) are really interesting. If you use the stairs instead of elevator you'll get really incredible views of Osaka Castle.
Honestly, it really depends on your overall trip in Japan. I would recommend at least 2 full days in Osaka to cover a majority of the stuff on my list. If you are visiting Kyoto or somewhere else that is traditional and with nature, you probably don't have to focus on visiting shrines or temples in Osaka. And if you're visiting Tokyo, I personally wouldn't focus on visiting skyscrapers/getting city views, or I wouldn't focus on parks and gardens as much. For me, what Osaka does amazingly well is present a unique atmosphere in areas like Dotonbori, Shinsekai, Americamura, and Shinsaibashi filled with fun nightlife, food, and entertainment. Other people might want to allocate a full day to visiting Universal Studios nearby which I didn't have the chance to do, but it does seem to be a really fun activity. Enjoy your time in Osaka!
@@wanderlustwellman very informative! I went to Tokyo last February. I had a blast. I’m going back for Osaka now. I’ll stay 2 days in Tokyo then take the bullet train for Osaka. I have 8 days in Japan. I wasn’t considering going to Kyoto but it seems like it’s near Osaka. So maybe 2 days in Tokyo, 3 days in Osaka, 2 days in Kyoto?
#9. Join a meetup. This is a rare opportunity to meet and talk to locals in English. Japanese people who participate, love flexing their English speaking skills with foreigners.
While the Tokyo Tower was more directly modeled after the Eiffel Tower (all you have to do is look at them both to tell), the "Tsutenkaku Tower" in Osaka was still inspired/made to look like the Eiffel Tower (actually, it was made to look like the Eiffel Tower on the top and the Arc de Triomphe on the bottom).
yes yes yes Osaka give me the feelin g of 80 or 90 feeling retro..but same time modern too..that the feeling that make me love Osaka
I couldn’t agree more!
Thank you for your information I just reached Osaka and your video is very helpful.
Thanks so much, I hope you're having a great time in Osaka!
good stuff my man! I like your videos. You def deserve more followers, idk why the rest of the people have more when they bring in nothing to the table but instagrammy photos of themselves shorts.
Thanks so much, that really means a lot to me! Just gotta keep grinding I suppose, I’m definitely thankful for my followers that I have now 😁
Thank you for the video. Its very helpful to plan our trip.
@@najeebsayani4611 no problem, thanks for watching the video!
Great list thank you going in October as for a few days so I’m sure to add these on the list
Great Thing to do in Japan. Nice vlog. Great video👍
Thank you!
This was a really great video, thanks so much! I didn't love Osaka the first time I went but I'm hoping with all the things you've suggested I'll warm to it more this time round.
Thanks so much, glad you liked the video! And yeah I hear that, I know Osaka is a big city with a lots to offer, but I feel like it offers different experiences/vibes then places like Tokyo so I just tried to lean into those a bit more and I love the city now!
@@wanderlustwellman I watched a bunch of other videos and yours was by far the best! You explain things really well and I had a very clear idea of your experiences, something which I didn't feel like I got in most of the other videos. So thanks again 😄
@@sims2lovealot wow that really means the world to me, I’m so happy to hear my video was useful to you!
@@wanderlustwellman keep up the good work 😊
Hey this is an excellent video!! we have just touched down in Osaka and will be hitting up some of these recommendations. Thank you
Thanks so much, that's awesome that you are now in Japan. I hope you have a great trip!
How was it. What was your favourite
Thanks for the information
I am interested in Osaka, Japan.
Pls can you help me move to Osaka, Japan.
Thank you Sir
You're welcome! I don't think I am qualified to help you move to the city, but best of luck!
Nicr video I will go to Osaka again. From Malaysia..
Thank you, I hope you enjoy Osaka! I would love to visit Malaysia again
Hey the Osaka chapter says Kyoto ramen.I just found your channel! I like the references to the map!
That's strange that TH-cam named my chapter that, and very happy to hear that! I figured the map references could be useful for people
Great little video. Really enjoyed it. Mrs. C and I are heading to Osaka mid July and will do at least 5 or 6 of these (we’re ancient so not into the arcades 😂) thank you 🙏
Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, that's very exciting that you are planning on visiting Osaka soon. I hope you have a great trip!
Gosh thank you, I'm traveling there for the first time in about 20 days
Thank you for watching, I hope you have a great trip!
If you have kids, go Tennoji Zoo. That underrated zoo has lots of animals including red pandas and polar bear! Free with Amazing Pass.
Going to add a week to my trip to see Osaka. To see everything I would need a year or more in Japan 😅
Don't have the budget so a month will do 😂
I hear that, Japan can definitely be a pricey trip and there is so much to see and do! I hope you enjoy Osaka and Japan
great guide, man!
Thanks so much!
making my itinerary for my visit soon so this has been really helpful! i love how you described dotonbori as place of sensory overload lol im making note to take that in controlled doses. thank you for sharing
That’s so exciting, planning itineraries always makes me so eager to visit a place! I found that Osaka and Tokyo definitely are sensory overload, but in the best possible way. Glad that my video was helpful!
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curious to hear more about what you mean by “gritty”!
So by "gritty" I really mean less polished in some ways - for example, some buildings/structures are slightly older and more weathered. I certainly don't mean that it's dirty or dangerous. It provides a really cool atmosphere and vibe with the retro feeling, neon screens and signs, and so on!
Thanks for this great video. I have been to Japan 3 times and will certainly return, as I love absolutely love it. I have been to Osaka, but so far didnt really "connect" with the city. Your video made me realise that I should probably give the city another chance.
Thanks for watching, that's awesome that you were able to visit Japan 3 times. I love the country as well, it has a very special place in my heart. That's unfortunate that you didn't connect with Osaka, but maybe next time you will. I think it had fewer attractions that interested me than other places in Japan, but I mostly connected based on the feeling I had at night in Dotonbori, Shinsekai, and going to bars, arcades, and various night time entertainment.
Awesome sharing! I'm going in December. I am a vegetarian and saw the part on Okonomiyaki. Are you able to share this location. I was told not easy to find vegetarian place in Japan..,
お好み焼きには卵🥚を使いますが、あなたは卵を食べますか？
蒸し野菜のレストランはいかがでしょう？
Good videos thanks
No problem, thank you for watching!
There is also Namba Jinja located at 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward. This one has a very old camphor tree which survived the Pacific War bombings. If you touch the tree, it's said that you will receive " energy ". I would add Osaka History Museum. The life size displays (especially of part of Naniwa Palace) are really interesting. If you use the stairs instead of elevator you'll get really incredible views of Osaka Castle.
Thanks for this tip, it sounds like a really nice place!
Woww great culinary I see👌🏾👌🏾
Thank you for sharing 🤗🙏🏽
Thanks for watching!
How long would you recommend me to stay in Osaka? I’m going this summer
Honestly, it really depends on your overall trip in Japan. I would recommend at least 2 full days in Osaka to cover a majority of the stuff on my list. If you are visiting Kyoto or somewhere else that is traditional and with nature, you probably don't have to focus on visiting shrines or temples in Osaka. And if you're visiting Tokyo, I personally wouldn't focus on visiting skyscrapers/getting city views, or I wouldn't focus on parks and gardens as much. For me, what Osaka does amazingly well is present a unique atmosphere in areas like Dotonbori, Shinsekai, Americamura, and Shinsaibashi filled with fun nightlife, food, and entertainment. Other people might want to allocate a full day to visiting Universal Studios nearby which I didn't have the chance to do, but it does seem to be a really fun activity. Enjoy your time in Osaka!
@@wanderlustwellman very informative! I went to Tokyo last February. I had a blast. I’m going back for Osaka now. I’ll stay 2 days in Tokyo then take the bullet train for Osaka. I have 8 days in Japan. I wasn’t considering going to Kyoto but it seems like it’s near Osaka. So maybe 2 days in Tokyo, 3 days in Osaka, 2 days in Kyoto?
nice video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
#9. Join a meetup. This is a rare opportunity to meet and talk to locals in English. Japanese people who participate, love flexing their English speaking skills with foreigners.
Great advice, I love using meetup to meet people when traveling!
Actually the Tokyo Tower was modeled after the Eiffel Tower. Not the tower in OSAKA.
While the Tokyo Tower was more directly modeled after the Eiffel Tower (all you have to do is look at them both to tell), the "Tsutenkaku Tower" in Osaka was still inspired/made to look like the Eiffel Tower (actually, it was made to look like the Eiffel Tower on the top and the Arc de Triomphe on the bottom).
Im booking hotels all over the place right now!!!
Awesome!
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Is "Oh Sackhaar" not a german pronounciation of... Lets say something "different"?
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Pc and retro bar is cramped with expats, hogging consoles in a crampy bar. Def not recommend. Rather go to Continue.
Thanks for your input!
Was just there….not impressed
Sorry to hear that, we really enjoyed Osaka!