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6 trips later...Osaka still gets us 🏯 🇯🇵
Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,
Hello from Osaka!
Hard to believe this is our 6th time here, but somehow this city still keeps us on our toes.
The vibe is so different from Tokyo. Osaka is warmer, louder (in a good way), and always, always more delicious than we remember.
If Osaka is on your list, here's our 3-day Osaka itinerary based on our favorite finds, plus a few things we’d do differently next time.
We highly recommend grabbing the Osaka Amazing Pass: a 1-day or 2-day pass that covers 40+ attractions and unlimited metro rides. No-brainer if you’re hopping around the city.
Bonus: use code DANAYAO at checkout for up to 10% off (anything eligible on Klook)!
If you’ve got tattoos, you already know, most onsen won’t even let you in.
I’ve got 3 small ones, so finding a day onsen with private option was huge. Enter Solaniwa Onsen: a day-use spot with 90-minute private add-on. You get the whole room to yourself. Loved it.
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