Anita Lee's Reviews

Dotonbori

Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.

Osaka
Famous Places

18 May 2024 See More

Dotonbori is a famous foodie area with tons of well-known restaurants. You have to try Osaka specialties like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. There are usually lines in front of every spot, but the food is totally worth the wait.

Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.

Kawasaki
Shrines & Temples

18 May 2024 See More

Kawasaki Daishi is especially famous for its blessing ceremonies and protective charms. Many people come here to pray for health, safety, and happiness. I came specifically for the blessing ceremony and got a symbolic charm, which gave me a sense of peace.

Shinagawa Aquarium

Opened in 1991 inside Shinagawa Kumin Park, which sits right next to the canal, this aquarium is themed around “Connecting with the Sea and Rivers.” It features around 4,000 sea creatures from approx 450 species. Through shows and seasonal events, you can get up close with the fish, observe them, and learn more about their world.

Oimachi, Kamata, Haneda Airport Area
Zoos & Aquariums

12 May 2022 See More

The pearl experience was a lot of fun! Using simple tools, I got to take a perfectly round pearl out of a shell. It was big, round, and beautiful. I also had it made into a necklace, which turned out to be a really special keepsake.

Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street & TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center

Stretching approximately 1.3km east to west from Tokyu Ikegami Line's Togoshi Ginza Station, this shopping district boasts around 400 establishments ranging from fresh produce stores to cafes, bakeries, and bathhouses.

Shinagawa, Gotanda
Shopping Streets

12 May 2022 See More

While walking through the shopping street, I caught a familiar smell (Longhui pan-fried buns). They're just like the ones we have back home—super juicy, freshly made, and delicious 😋. Totally holds its own!

Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market in Minami, the heart of Osaka, is said to have started around 1822 and was approved as an official market by Osaka Prefecture in 1902. The market got the name “Kuromon Market (Black gate market)” because the gate to Enmyoji Temple near the market was black. Since then, it has been loved as Osaka’s favorite kitchen, and it has become a popular tourist attraction these days.

Osaka
Shopping Streets

9 May 2022 See More

There’s a huge variety of seafood at the market, and it’s all super fresh. The high-end ingredients like tuna and sea urchin are especially impressive. I was mesmerized by the beautiful marbling on the Matsusaka and Kobe beef! 😍

Aomori Museum of Art

This art museum is 5-minute on foot from Sannai Maruyama Historical Site, the world cultural heritage site. The highlight of this museum is ALECO for the ballet, painted by one of the prominent artists in the 20th century, Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985).

Aomori
Museums

6 May 2022 See More

There are lots of exclusive items you can only get at the museum.