Japannnnnnn! We meet again, but now ... in Osaka! Located in the Kansai Region, near the ocean and most importantly where some iconic and delicious foods were popularized and lay in my belly. Although comparison is incomparable, but Tokyo is more like New York City and Osaka is more Chicago perhaps? I haven't been to many other regions, but it's the best I can do with my limited travels.
Hearing my cousin moved to Japan, I had to visit... even if it was humid enough that I wanted to melt like a summer snowman, but what can you do when you ignore the fact it's still summer there - he gave me so many fair warnings.
Anyways, my exploration led me to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. All I can say, it's more tradtional, less urbanized hype - still plenty of wholesome things to do, and more relaxed. You still can gain plenty of pounds from all the foods you're surrounded.
Basic Itinerary
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Monday, September 2
Flew out to Osaka
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Tuesday, September 3
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あぶりや 道頓堀御堂筋店 - JBBQ
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Wednesday, September 4
(view from the castle)
Osaka Castle
Ice Monster
Syabu-yo - AYCE Hotpot
Location - I'm actually not sure
Location - I'm actually not sure
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Thursday, September 5
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Friday, September 6
Kyoto
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Trip Advisor Reviews | Location
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Trip Advisor Review | Location
Omurahouse Kinkakuji
Trip Advisor Reviews | Location
Kinkakuji
Official | Location
Kiyomizu-dera
Official | Location
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Saturday, September 7
Nara
Yoshikien Garden - Bring passport for free entry
Trip Advisor Reviews | Location
Todaiji Temple
Review | Location
Linz Billards
Official | Location
Round 1
Official | Location
Yoshikien Garden - Bring passport for free entry
Trip Advisor Reviews | Location
Todaiji Temple
Review | Location
Linz Billards
Official | Location
Round 1
Official | Location
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Sunday, September 8
Shinsekai
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Monday, September 9
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Tuesday, September 10
Kuromon Market
Mister Donut
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Wednesday, September 11
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Thursday, September 12
Umeda Food Court
- Burnside for FLUFFY PANCAKES
- Pesca for BEST DAMN PARFAITS
- Something Singapore theme
Returned home
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LOGISTICS
Transportation: JR Line vs Subway
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