Osaka Travel Vlog: My solo adventure as a 50+ disabled vet
Join me as I travel around Osaka and dive into a day full of iconic landmarks, historical treasures, and mouthwatering local food. From the breathtaking Osaka Castle and peaceful Nishinomaru Gardens, to the immersive Osaka Museum of History, it was a perfect blend of culture, architecture, and fun.
🍜 I also explored Shinsekai, checked out wild flavors at a Pringles store, hunted for anime souvenirs at Animate Nipponbashi, and of course, took in the infectious energy of Dotonbori — neon lights, Takoyaki, and all!
✨ Highlights:
• Scenic stroll through Osaka Castle & Nishinomaru Gardens 🌸
• Time travel at the Osaka Museum of History
• Hidden gems like Namba Yasaka Shrine & Ebisu Bashi-suji
• Street food adventures: ramen, yakisoba, and Takoyaki 🍱
• Departing to Yokohama with a scenic Mount Fuji view 🗻
🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe if you enjoyed the journey — and let me know what your favorite part of Osaka is or what you’d like to see next!
📍Next Stop: Yokohama!
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Channels that helped me plan my trip:
@NinjaMonkeyguy
@OrientalPearl
@AbroadinJapan
@samurai_junjiro
@japanese_tanakasan
@NihongoDekita
@japanunravelled
@Ninjapanese
Chapters
00:00 Into/Welcome to Osaka
00:32 Hotel baggage drop
00:53 Osaka Castle grounds
02:21 Nishinomaru Gardens
03:37 NHK building / Osaka Museum of History
05:49 Check-in
06:09 Local izakaya dinner
06:18 Osaka Shinsekai (New World)
06:57 Pringles Store
07:11 Osaka Animate Nipponbashi
07:30 Namba Yasaka shrine
08:00 Ebisu Bashi-Suji shopping
08:52 Dotonburi
09:27 Osaka Takoyaki
09:57 Dinner at the Flying Tiger
10:20 Shin-Osaka station
10:58 Mt Fuji from the shinkansen
11:27 Outro