7D6N Osaka + Kyoto, Japan

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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7D6N Osaka + Kyoto Travel


Do you ever have a place or country that you’ve really wanted to visit? Osaka was always on the top of my list. When I think of a place I have always wanted to go, it was Osaka. Putting it in my bucket list every year, I have finally manifested my dreams of visiting Osaka this year.

Osaka


osaka castle

dotonbori osaka river boat


Beautiful, clean and quaint yet lively and convivial, Osaka is a place like no other— largest metropolitan in the Kansai region. Delicious food, ample shopping districts, modern architecture, to quaint Japanese shrines and historical buildings, Osaka offers an abundance of everything you need to see, explore and taste in Japan.


Kyoto


kyoto shrine shinto kimono rental

kyoto buddhist temple

On the other hand, going down to Kyoto was a pre-planned day trip. Away from the bustling concrete jungle of Osaka, Kyoto offers a delightful surprise of it’s beautiful Shinto shrines, grassy passageways and demure environment. 

Ecstatic + a little over the moon


When you finally get to visit a place that you’ve been dreaming off, it feels a little over the moon doesn’t it? I felt the same. Excitement creates anticipation. Prior to my trip to Osaka + Kyoto, I did many researches— the best places to eat, the most convenient place to stay, what to do on rainy days, places worth visiting, etc.

osaka drain pothole design cover


Comfort while travelling.


Comfort comes in various ways, be it the clothes you wear or the food you eat. I find comfort in a well-planned trip. Even if the itinerary changes, there’s an idea on what to do. The best things that happened to me during the trip was to have a trusty “friend”.

Klook

Klook was a tremendous help in my finding my comfort.

It was worry-free. I got my Universal Studio Japan, Osaka Kaiyuukan and ICOCA transportation card from the app and their customer support was amazing + extremely helpful. It was like a very personalized assistant to have on my hands at all times. Sure it was convenience, but to me, Klook was a comfort to assure me that everything is in plan.



tempozan ferris wheel

Where we called home in Osaka for 7D6N + Sakuragawa Station


Many aim for Namba or Umeda when it comes to finding places to stay in Osaka. I opted for somewhere a little away from the expensive parts of Osaka yet near enough for convenience. The place I stayed was located in Sakuragawa and easily accessible by any subway station.

Sakuragawa Station serves 2 subway lines— Sennichimae Line (this line is the most convenient with simple transfers) and Hanshin-Namba Line. It was a blessing because navigating the subway map of Osaka was a huge confusion and pain and I have a choice between two lines to get anywhere.

The Airbnb where I stayed welcomed me into a nice, cosy apartment with 2 double beds, a teeny dining area + couch, fully equipped kitchenette and even a mini tub in the shower! It was amazing for the price I was paying for per night! The host— even when we don’t speak a common language, was extremely helpful and kind. (thank google translator most of the time)


umeda

Indulging in the art called Washoku.


Washoku also known as traditional Japanese cuisine. Wide range of delectable ramen, rice bowl, sushi and fresh seafood— Japanese food is healthy and a lifestyle. Beautiful colors spread on your dish with different textures, Japanese cuisine is an art by itself.

Having many small dishes and plates, Japanese cuisine cultivates the lifestyle of eating slow and enjoying every single bite of your food. Their taste is a harmonious blend of tasty and rich, never skimming out on quality ingredients.

I've got plenty of food to enjoy during my vacation, namely a few were their Tonkotsu Ramen, fresh raw oyster, Oden, Tonkatsu Steak & so on.








Relaxing + Shopping + Sightseeing


  1. Osaka Castle
  2. Osaka Kaiyuukan (Osaka Aquarium)
  3. Universal Studios Japan
  4. Dotonbori + Shinsaibashi
  5. Pokemon Center Osaka
  6. Fushimi Inari Shrine
  7. Kiyomizu-Dera

Unwind and take things slow. Enjoy all the beautiful things and not to rush. That’s how having a vacation is like. For a soul like me, the time spent with my people, the time spent looking at beautiful little trinkets in a gift shop, the time spent admiring the colors of a Gingko tree by the park— are the little things that create your best vacation memories.



The spirit + beauty of Japan.

To beautiful vacations,
Melody

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