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“First up is Osaka Castle. To get to Osaka Castle from Shin-Osaka Station, go to Osaka Station and transfer to the Osaka Loop Line, then get off at Osaka-jo Koen Station. It takes about 20 minutes. Besides Osaka-jo Koen Station, there are several other nearby stations like Morinomiya Station, so it's better to check Google Maps before you go. Alright, let's head to Osaka Castle. The area around Osaka Castle is a park, and there is lush greenery. It's about twice the size of Universal Studios Japan. It's very spacious, so we recommend taking a ride on the train-shaped shuttle for getting around. The fare is 400 yen. Just after getting off the train-shaped shuttle, you'll find a bridge leading towards Osaka Castle. There is a moat surrounding the castle, where you can take a boat ride. The fare is 1,500 yen, and you can board without a reservation. Now, let's enter Osaka Castle. You'll need to purchase a ticket to enter. The admission fee is 600 yen. There is a line at the ticket counter, and you may have to wait for over 40 minutes to purchase tickets. If you don't want to wait in line, it's recommended to purchase tickets from the official website. You can purchase online tickets even right before entering, and it takes about 5 minutes. There are stairs and elevators, and the elevators are available only for going up. But the elevator only goes up to the 5th floor, so you'll have to take the stairs from there to the top floor on the 8th. Osaka Castle is the tallest castle in Japan, so the view is really great. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka. One of the recommended spots inside the castle is the 2nd floor. You can wear a kabuto and hold a katana like a samurai. The fee is 500 yen, and if you add a photo shoot, it's 1,500 yen. Osaka Castle is spacious and offers many attractions, so including travel time from the station, sightseeing will take about 3 hours.”

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“Next is the Umeda Sky Building. The nearest station is Osaka Station, about 10 minutes from Shin-Osaka. The closest exit is Sakurabashi Exit. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station. The entrance to the observation deck is on the 3rd floor. It's open from 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM every day. Take the elevator to the 35th floor, then use the escalator to reach the observation deck. The escalator, which is glass-walled on both sides, is thrilling! You can purchase tickets here. The admission fee is 1,500 yen for adults. You can enjoy views of the city of Osaka while indoors here. It’s about 3 times the height of Osaka Castle. At the top of the stairs is the Sky Walk. It's a circular observation deck located on the rooftop, where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the scenery. It feels really nice because you can enjoy the scenery while feeling the refreshing breeze. If you want to enjoy the scenery, an hour should be enough to have a good time.”

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“First up is Nintendo Osaka. It's an official store of Nintendo, and there are only 3 locations in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. You'll find lots of character merchandise that you can only get in Japan. You can also play games here. There are many cute statues, so take some photos!”

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“Next to Nintendo Osaka is the Pokémon Center Osaka. There is another Pokémon Center in Osaka, but this one is larger and has a wider variety of products. You'll find plenty of adorable Pokémon items here.”

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“First up is LE CROISSANT. It's a popular bakery where you can enjoy freshly baked bread. The most popular one is the croissant. It's surprising that it's only 50 yen for one! It has a nice aroma of butter. The outside is crispy, and the inside is fluffy and delicious.”

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“Next is Abeno-Dango Honpo, a specialty shop for dango. You can have dango for 120 yen. It's generously coated with soybean flour, giving it a nice aroma. It has a chewy texture and an addictive taste.”

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“Next up is Nakamuraya, the specialty shop for fried foods. We'll introduce the most popular croquette. It's 90 yen. It's freshly fried, so it's crispy. It has a sweet flavor, and it's just right for when you're a little hungry.”

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“Next is the Shinsekai area, where there is Tsutenkaku Tower. To get to Shinsekai from Shin-Osaka Station, take the Midosuji Line and get off at Dobutsuen-mae Station. It takes about 20 minutes with no transfers. Shinsekai is located about a 5-minute walk in the direction of Tsutenkaku Tower. Tsutenkaku Tower has an observatory, and the admission fee is 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children. Shinsekai is a downtown area, making it a recommended spot if you want to enjoy a lively atmosphere.”

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“The Tennoji Zoo is about a 5-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station. The admission fee is 500 yen for adults. It's the 3rd oldest zoo in Japan, housing about 200 species and 1,000 animals.”

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“Abeno Harukas is located about a 10-minute walk from Tennoji Zoo. It's a complex commercial facility that opened in 2014 and is directly connected to Tennoji Station. It's currently the 2nd tallest building in Japan. The must-visit spot here is the observation deck. First, take the elevator to the 16th floor. On this floor, there is a garden you can enter for free. This garden is located at a height of about 80 meters, which is higher than Osaka Castle. Now, let's head to the observation deck. The admission fee is 2,000 yen for adults. You can buy tickets online in advance, but the ticket counter doesn't usually have long lines, so it's also okay to buy them on the day of your visit. You'll arrive from the 16th to the 60th floor in about 45 seconds by elevator. This is the Harukas 300 Observatory. It's located at a height of 300 meters above ground, which is about 5 times the height of Osaka Castle and about twice the height of the Umeda Sky Building. You can enjoy special views that can't be seen elsewhere. The 60th floor is indoors, but the 58th floor is open-air. You can feel the breeze while spending time here, so it's relaxing. You'll have plenty of fun in about an hour.”

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“Next up is Umaibo Shop. It's a snack specialty store operated by the company that produces Umaibo, a classi”

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“If you visit Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, be sure to check out Osaka Temmangu Shrine as well. It's a historic shrine said to have been established around the year 650. It brings blessings for career advancement and matchmaking. Admission is free, so be sure to stop by if you visit this area.”

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“First up is Shinsekai Kankan, a takoyaki shop. You can enjoy classic takoyaki topped with sauce and bonito flakes. The outside is crispy and the inside has melt-in-your-mouth texture.”

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“Next is Issenya, the okonomiyaki specialty shop. The okonomiyaki is delicious, but the most popular is the Issen-yaki. Cabbage and egg are sandwiched in wheat flour batter. The aroma of the sauce stimulates your appetite. It's delicious with a rich flavor.”

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“Next up is Kuromon Market, where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes. It's a market that has over 200 years of history and there are over 150 shops.”

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“Next is STRAWBERRY MANIA, a specialty shop for strawberry desserts. You should try the matcha-flavored strawberry daifuku. It doesn't have bitterness and has a rich matcha flavor.”

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“After about a minute's walk, we will arrive at Dotonbori. Dotonbori is the most popular area in Osaka for tourists. There are about 140 restaurants in this area alone. By the way, it is very crowded from 11 AM to 2 PM, so it is recommended to come around 3 PM.”

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“The first one is Takohachi Sohonten. This takoyaki shop has been around since 1979. It is so popular that people line up to get one in at lunch time. We ordered the most popular takoyaki at this shop. It is a classic takoyaki topped with sauce, mayonnaise, dried bonito flakes and seaweed. It has a nice smell of dried bonito flakes. They add soy sauce and Japanese soup stock to the dough of takoyaki. The outside has a nice crispy texture. The inside of the dough is very moist. The store uses a high class octopus called Madako.”

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“It is a popular takoyaki store with a wide variety of menu besides takoyaki. Lots of people line up every day during lunch time. This store has a wide variety of takoyaki and we can enjoy many different flavors. This time we chose the most popular takoyaki. It is a gorgeous takoyaki topped with a soft-boiled egg and green onions. There is also a sauce flavor but this time we chose the especially popular dashi shoyu flavor. The crispy texture of the dough and the green onions has a nice texture. The mayonnaise is creamy and generously spread on the takoyaki. The inside is soft and melts in your mouth! The octopus is also cut into large pieces so it is very satisfying. It becomes creamier when it is mixed with soft-boiled eggs.”

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“Next, we would like to introduce this store, Honke Ootako. The shop was founded in 1972 and is the oldest takoyaki shop in Dotonbori. Takoyaki is also popular but we will have another menu item this time. Okonomiyaki is an Osaka specialty that is as popular as takoyaki. It has a nice smell of dried bonito flakes and seaweed. There's pork, cabbage, and octopus inside. The pork is juicy and the octopus and cabbage have a nice texture! The sauce and mayonnaise give it a rich taste. Love to have a beer!”

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“Next, we will introduce this store, Kyabetsu Yaki. This store is popular with locals and has 7 stores in Osaka and Kyoto. At this store, try the Kyabetsu Yaki, which is also the name of the store. It's made with flour dough with Japanese soup stock added and cabbage baked together. It tastes like okonomiyaki because of the sauce. There's also an egg inside so it's very filling! It is a popular dish with the locals because it is affordable and tasty.”

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“Next we will introduce this store, Ganso Purin-ya. It is a pudding specialty store established in 2003. There is only one type of pudding on the menu. It is a famous pudding often introduced on TV. This pudding does not have caramel sauce so we can enjoy the taste of the egg and milk. It melts in your mouth! You can feel the natural sweetness of the material, not the sweetness of the sugar. This pudding is recommended for children because it does not have the bitterness of caramel sauce.”

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“Next, we will introduce this store, Rikuro Ojisan no Mise. There are 11 stores in Osaka specializing in sweets and all of them are so popular that there are lines of people waiting in line every day. All the people in line to buy a piece of this cheesecake. The cheesecake is made fresh in the store and ready to be branded with the logo. This is the most popular cheesecake in the store. The store's cheesecakes use a lot of Danish cheese. It has a nice smell of cheese and eggs. The dough is fluffy and melts in your mouth! The raisins under the dough give it a fruity and sli”

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“Next we will introduce this shop, Kin no Torikara. This is a shop specializing in karaage, operated by a chicken production company established in 1951. This restaurant has 10 kinds of sauces and spices, so we can customize the taste ourselves. First, let's eat it as it is. The karaage at this store is small, so it's perfect for eating while walking around. The reasonable price is also a nice point! The chicken meat is soft and juicy! The karaage is crispy and can be eaten like a snack. From the ten different seasonings, let's start with the garlic butter. The butter taste makes it taste richer. The garlic taste is so addictive! Next, let's try this spice. The black pepper gives it a more spicy taste. The last one to try is the chocolate sauce. Karaage is like a snack so it's not bad. Actually, it's not delicious but if you're interested, give it a try.”

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“Next, we would like to introduce this store, Andrew no egg tart. It is a tart specialty store that came to Japan 20 years ago from Macau. In the video we posted previously, we had the classic egg tart. This is the most popular tart but we will introduce two different flavored tarts. The first one is a matcha flavored tart. It's a matcha cream topped with sweetened boiled red beans. It has a nice smell of Matcha. The crispy dough and the slightly bitter matcha cream are a perfect match! The red beans inside have a nice texture. It's a tart with a Japanese touch. Next we have a chocolate flavored tart. It is topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and cacao powder. There's chocolate cream under the whipped cream. It has a slight bitterness but also has a sweetness to it. We recommend this tart for chocolate lovers.”

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“Gion Area - Maruyama Park”

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“Kiyomizu-dera Temple”

nightlife

“Pontocho”

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“Pontocho - GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu”

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“Pontocho - Yasube”

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“Pontocho - Daikoku Ebisu”

cafe

“Gion Area - STARBUCKS”

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“Gion Area - Gion Hanamikoji Street”

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“First up is Tsuruya Chosei, the Japanese sweets shop. We'll introduce their ice cream sandwiched between monaka. The milk-flavored ice cream is drizzled with matcha, giving it a subtle bitterness.”

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“Next is this shop, Itoken SOUSOU. There are a variety of sweets that are popular on social media. The skewer with 4 types of Japanese sweets is especially popular. The castella cake topped with whipped cream is shaped like a number and is really cute.”

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“Next up is Fujinami, a specialty shop for Japanese sweets. The recommended item is the Mitarashi Dango. The perfectly grilled savory dango and the saltiness of the soy sauce go well together. Eating it with soybean flour makes the aroma even better.”

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“First, let's start with Kyoto Station. Not widely known, but Kyoto Station has a rooftop.”

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“Next is Terakoya Honpo, a specialty shop for rice crackers. The most popular food at this shop is Nure-Okaki. The outside is crispy, but the inside is chewy and has an addictive texture. Rice crackers with illustrations of torii gates and foxes are also recommended.”

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“Next is Nijo-jo Castle, located about a 15-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station. This castle was built in 1603 and has over 400 years of history. You can enter the Honmaru-goten Palace located in the middle of the grounds.”

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“Let's start with this shop, Sagano Croquette. This one has won the gold prize in a croquette contest. The Wagyu fat soaks into the potatoes.”

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“Next is Rilakkuma Sabo, a specialty shop for Rilakkuma merchandise. We'll introduce 2 popular items from this shop. First up is the castella cake in the shape of Rilakkuma. Next up is Castella Manju. These Castella Manju, shaped like Rilakkuma's face, have 2 different fillings.”

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“Around Shijo Station - SAMURAI and NINJA MUSEUM”

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“Once you take the escalator up to the 12th floor, you'll find the Happy Terrace. There are plants, and some benches are available, making it a perfect place to pass the time while waiting for the Shinkansen.”

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“Let's head to Kyoto Tower, which is right in front of the station. To get to the observation deck at Kyoto Tower, first take the elevator to the 11th floor. Kyoto Tower is 100 meters tall, offering a panoramic view of the city.”

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“Next is Ginkaku-ji Temple, located about a 40-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station. There is a garden with a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The main hall was built in 1482, so it has over 500 years of history.”

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“The next place is Kinkakuji Temple. It opens at 9 AM, but it gets crowded right after opening, so it's recommended to visit around noon.”

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“A recommended shop around here is Mamemasa. Tofu Pork Bun is recommended. The pork is juicy, and it has a natural sweetness from the soybeans. The soft serve is great too. It's topped with chocolate sauce and gold leaf.”

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“Next is Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It's been said to exist since 947, and it's believed to bring blessings on academic achievement. The Maple Garden is especially recommended. It's a special place only open twice a year, from April to June and from October to December.”

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“Next up is the Arashiyama area. In this area, there are 2 stations, Saga-Arashiyama Station and Arashiyama Station. Both are close to the main area of Arashiyama.”

outdoor adventure

“Another popular spot is the Bamboo Forest. There is a path accessible only by rickshaw, so be sure to take a ride. The beautiful sunlight filtering through the bamboo gaps creates such a relaxing atmosphere.”

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“After crossing the Togetsukyo Bridge, you'll find the Arashiyama Monkey Park. It's a popular spot where you can see monkeys up close. At Arashiyama Monkey Park, you can feed the monkeys. It's a recommended spot not only for seeing monkeys but also for enjoying a panoramic view of the Arashiyama town.”

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“The next place is the Kimono Forest located at Randen Arashiyama Station. There are 600 pillars with patterns of kimonos. Even if you're not taking the train, you can enter for free. It's nice during the day, but at night, it's illuminated, so it becomes even more fantastical.”

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“Next is Saga Torokko Station, right in front of Saga Arashiyama Station. You can enjoy the natural scenery of Arashiyama by riding on the trolley. It's popular, so it's better to make a reservation in advance through the official website.”

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“Next is Togetsu, a specialty shop for sweet potato desserts. First up is Daigaku-Imo. The fried sweet potatoes are seasoned with soy sauce and honey, giving them a great texture and delicious flavor. Next is a dessert made from steamed and frozen sweet potatoes, making it incredibly sweet.”

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“The next shop is Wagyu Okada Ya. This time, we'll have the Kyoto Beef. It's a beautiful marbled Wagyu. When you put it in your mouth, it melts away! The meat has a rich flavor, and the fat is sweet.”

shopping

“Around Shijo Station - Pokemon Center Kyoto”

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“Around Shijo Station - Nintendo KYOTO”

shopping

“Nishiki Market”

outdoor adventure

“Gion Area - Kamogawa River”

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“Gion Area - Yasaka Shrine”