Osaka

Osaka is Japan's third-largest city (approximately 2.7 million inhabitants) and the economic center of the Kansai region. Known as the "Kitchen of Japan" and for its vibrant nightlife, the city offers highlights such as Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and the Kaiyukan Aquarium. This modern commercial city, often called "Big Hill," is also a major transportation hub.

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Shopping Mall

AEON shopping malls are large Japanese shopping centers offering a comprehensive range of fashion, dining, entertainment, and duty-free services for tourists. Known for their family-friendliness, they feature large supermarkets (Aeon Style), specialty stores, and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and duty-free shopping vouchers.

Shinkhansen

Shinkansen. The Japanese high-speed train, also known as the "Bullet Train," is operated by Japan Railways (JR). Since its opening in 1964, the Shinkansen has become a symbol of modernity, absolute safety (no fatal accidents during operation in over 60 years), and precision down to the second.

Dotonburi

Dotonbori is the vibrant heart of Osaka's nightlife and food scene. Stretching along the canal of the same name in the Namba district, the area is world-famous for its giant neon signs, mechanized restaurant signs, and an incredible variety of street food.

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and a central symbol of the country's history. Located in the heart of a sprawling park in the Chūō ward, it offers visitors a blend of historical architecture, a modern museum, and extensive gardens.
Unfortunately, we don't have any pictures of the interior of Osaka Castle, as we were unable to enter due to the 100-meter queue and the photography ban inside.

Food in Osaka

A few impressions of our delicious culinary experiences. Sushi was a must, so we went there twice. We found a great restaurant by the river and ate there three times. An interesting, old bar (it's been around since 1998) provided a pleasant end to the day with nice music playing on vinyl.

A slightly different cafe ;-)

Unimaginable for us... but still possible. We stumbled upon this café quite by chance while strolling around, and at first we couldn't imagine what it was. But see for yourselves...

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