What to do in Osaka, Japan (Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi & more)

Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and there is so much to do there! If you are interested in visiting Osaka and want to see what there is to do in this diverse city, this video is an awesome place to learn about the top things to do in Osaka. Over two days, we explore Osaka and take you along for the journey!
We start our exploring at Shinsekai, a neighbourhood in Osaka known for all the activities it offers. From game shops to delicious restaurants and bars, there is something to entertain anyone in Shinsekai. We visited during the day, but if you are wondering what you can get up to at night in Osaka, it would be cool to visit Shinsekai in the evening too!
Something we were so excited to do in Osaka was go to a baseball game! Japanese people LOVE baseball. It is a huge part of the culture, and tickets are really affordable, so you have to go to a game if you are visiting Osaka (or any part of Japan!). We weren't sure what to expect for our first baseball game in Japan, but it was awesome. The synchronous chants and energy of the crowd was unlike any other sports game we have ever been to. We highly recommend adding a baseball game to your Japan itinerary!
No Osaka travel vlog would be complete without a visit to Dotonbori, because this district is awesome. Definitely come at night so you can see all the signs lit up. Mico finally got to try takoyaki, and I ate a 10 Yen coin; two street foods that are really famous in Japan!
The next day we visit a micro pig cafe, which was everything we dreamed it would be. We also got to see Osaka Castle which was not at all what we expected. For some reason we hadn't given much thought to what a Japanese castle would look like, so this one took us by surprise! We also got to explore Shinsaibashi, which is a huge shopping area in central Osaka. If we had any space in our backpacks, Mico would have bought half of every store. There are so many great souvenirs and Japanese momentos that can be bought at Shinsaibashi shopping street. We had a ton of fun exploring it!
The final stop on our Osaka city tour was Shintano-ji temple. If you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy the calm and serene aspects of Japan, this is definitely the temple for you. And you'll be extra happy if you like turtles!
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== Chapters ==
0:00 What you have to look forward to in this video
1:06 Say hello to our favourite Australian
2:10 It's Shinsekai guys, and you better bring lots of coins
3:55 We're just here to embarrass Mico
5:40 This has to be the best thing you can do in Japan
9:43 Dotonbori at night
11:36 Japanese street food
14:31 Who else loves pigs?
17:03 Osaka castle is gorgeous
20:15 Shinsaibashi is perfect for a rainy day in Osaka
22:45 Shitenno-ji temple is worth it for the turtles
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[@apiannanoda]

私は、大阪に住んでいる日本人です、訪れて頂きありがとうございます。😊とてもいいところですよね！是非、東京や京都、大阪を旅して、日本を好きになってくれれば嬉しいです。

[@user-vu5vl1jq5t]

Thank you for coming to Osaka😀

[@sadakichi1000]

She developed a revolutionary and revolutionary way of using chopsticks. By the way, the Hanshin Tigers are known for having the most passionate fans in Japan. Also, in the spring and summer this stadium is used for a baseball tournament for high school students. All games of this tournament are broadcast live throughout Japan by NHK (Japan Public Broadcasting Corporation)

[@DLFH]

Cheers to the epic cheese pull, claw machine victory, and the pig whispering! And your friend Claire is the absolute best kind of person to go adventuring with.

[@KK-np1ub]

あなた達の笑顔はすごく素敵です。日本を楽しんでくれてありがとう。

[@nicoleandmico]

お褒めの言葉とビデオを見てくれて本当にありがとう 😊

[@yumiyumica]

I grew up near Koshien stadium! My home town. 🥰

[@yumiyumica]

Thanks for all your awesome videos!

[@JP_world_traveller]

Hanshin Tigers won over Orix in Nippon series last month so they became the champion this year then Hanshin Tigers and Orix both held parades in Osaka and Kobe on the 23rd of November,2023 as they had become a champion in Central League or Pacific League before they played 7 games to be the Champion in Nippon(Japan). cheers

[@nicoleandmico]

That is amazing! How exciting for Osaka!!

[@takochuu8834]

I am from Kansai, Japan. I saw this video and "liked" it in 20 seconds! Thank you for coming to Japan!! Thank you for liking the Shinkansen!!! Thanks for coming to Osaka!!!! Thank you for eating Takoyaki!!!!! Thank you for cheering for the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium!!!!!!

[@user-qe8ge4sf5v]

私は　甲子園球場近くに住んでいます、甲子園に来てくれてありがとう❤🎉良い旅お！

[@lisemarquis1905]

It always looks like you’re having so much fun! Thanks so much for these Japan travel-alongs. Perfect timing for us…we’re planning Japan for 2024.

[@nicoleandmico]

That's so good to hear! Feel free to reach out anytime with questions and we will pass on any information we can. I am still so amazed by how much I (N) loved Japan and can't wait to see what your adventure there will be like!

[@tolucky-bc1un]

阪神タイガースの聖地 阪神甲子園球場は 高校野球の聖地でもあります。。 阪神タイガースファンの 日本の国歌は六甲おろしです。。 ライトスタンドはとても狭い席ですが 阪神ファンの聖地でもあります。。 東京でもNPBの観戦ができますが 対阪神タイガース戦のゲームは 盛り上がるので阪神戦がおすすめです。。

[@keikunconnect]

甲子園は観やすい、スタジアムになったよ

[@PeterLoh]

I loving this Japan series! It's making me want to go back to Japan again, and particularly Osaka. I hope Clare eventually found some cats though!

[@nicoleandmico]

So glad to hear you're enjoying the series! Japan has so much going on, it's an awesome place to film in. It would have been so amazing to recreate our Sydney 2011 trip in Osaka 😂

[@nicoleandmico]

Oh and Clare did make it to a cat cafe 😂

[@Tania60]

Nice video ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yourlocalexplorers]

you always bring so much energy guys ,thanks for this lovely episode

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for watching!

[@urszulaschneck9687]

JAM FROM POLAND THENKS LOVLY FRENDZ...YOUAR SO NICE....JAPAN IST SO NICE PEPOLSE....

[@markhouse8408]

You two are great Thank you for showing all the great places? I.m planing to go to Tokyo in June . What kind of cámera, do you use

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for watching and letting us now you are enjoying the videos! We film with a Sony ZV-E10 and really like it!

[@chiragganguly]

Hi do they provide forks anywhere?

[@nicoleandmico]

We never had any trouble, but we always did our best with chopsticks first 😁when we did ask for forks we were always able to get some

[@chiragganguly]

@@nicoleandmico thanks a lot

[@keikunconnect]

大阪ね　よく行ったなぁ（無知は無敵）　昔は東京、大阪はいい勝負だったんやで。でも今は別の国。比較してはダメだよ。でも同情するには・・・申し訳ない

[@gomamiso_R]

サンダルおじさん何者だ🤣

[@keikunconnect]

西成行けば　わかる（黙る）

[@user-xy6kx4ey2d]

大阪城は、日本の有名なタレント上村恵美子さんの、お宅です。wwwwww

[@keikunconnect]

いや　愛人の棲家。

[@user-kl1ke5ys6f]

大好きな動画なんだけど…字幕が見にくいの😢残念

[@nicoleandmico]

ごめんなさい！ 彼らの速度を遅らせられたらいいのに 😭とても早い動画ですが、引き続きご覧いただき、楽しんでいただきありがとうございます。😊😃

[@keikunconnect]

わざと、浪速の優しさやで

[@user-yj8mf2en5z]

You are among the most violent Hanshin Tigers fans arrested in Japan. Koshien is a stadium where Yakuza can come and go as they please!

[@syndi305]

御世辞なくて正直な感想が日本人には嬉しいです。ただ74才なので字幕が小さくて読みにくく目が疲れます。もっとおお大きい字でお願いします

[@halhyankees]

koshien stadium is not in osaka

[@ERJ-170_NKM]

西宮、尼崎、宝塚界隈は大阪都市圏なので「大阪」でも問題ありません。異なる経済圏を持つ神戸とは違います。外国人観光客にとって都道府県の行政の括りなんてどうでも良い話ですから。

[@user-yj8mf2en5z]

阪神ファンは誹謗中傷好き

[@keikunconnect]

誹謗やないよ　　文化