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.
Dotonbori | Review by Anita Lee
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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!
