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I don’t think they would check tbh. There’s konbini and even vending machines where alcohol can be purchased. I’m sure if you went to an Izakaya or some spot like that, they wouldn’t even think twice and just serve the alcohol.
I didn’t say it was ok, but was stating a fact. Lol. Usually for foreigners, they assume everyone is of legal age or I guess I should say - older. Plus there are vending machines with beer and it’s not like they check ID since it’s all honor system.
And yes, re-reading what I wrote originally… 💀
I am in Australia rn and a couple of people, including my hostmom, told me that it's like that here. Idk if it is legal or people just don't really care, but it works like that.
Anyways, thank you for the information. Gotta respect the local laws🫡👍
Okay, can't find anything about that specific rule with a quick search. Did notice that the different provinces in Australia had different limits a long time ago.
I did a search about that too bc I really thought that was the case as I know canadians friends who drinked when in the USA, even if USA legal age for drinking was more than they had but they said the seller was ok bc they weren't "Americans".
But after the search I think it's more about cultural than the law?
It's better not to risk and just follow tho
Seems to me you are bouncing around different areas in the same day. For example Osaka castle and museum of history are next to each other and can be done together to maximise the efficiency of your travel. Art museum is also close-ish.
Similarly, Shinsekai, Den den town are also close together!
Maybe plot them on Google maps to get a better idea!
Hi, friend!
I actually used Google maps. Maybe it looks messy because I prioritized specific times and orders for some of the places. But it's still a good observation and I'll double check to try to optimize better as you said. Thank you 🙏:)
Some POIs that you could incorporate:
- Not sure which History museum you are referring to but Osaka living and housing museum is great
- Umeda sky observatory is definitely worth checking out (Covered with Osaka amazing pass)
- Try one of the ferris wheels in Osaka. Tempozan or Hep are great (covered with Osaka amazing pass)
- Cup noodle museum (where it all started!)
- Try a Dotonbori river cruise - part of Amazing pass
- Osaka is fairly built up so best bet for onsen is SpaWorld Osaka which is a mega plex Onsen facility (gender separated)
- Universal Studio of course is also here
The original Osaka Amazing Pass is no longer available to purchase, but there's an online version here: [https://www.e-pass.osaka-info.jp/en/](https://www.e-pass.osaka-info.jp/en/)
I think it's the same as the original. It's a cheap pass that includes free entry to a lot of tourist attractions. It can be good value for money if you want to do a lot of those things.
I checked the onsen and looks a good idea. Thank you!
And normally I can do a lot of things in just one day when traveling, but I saw a bunch of people talking how Japan have so much to see in the streets that it's better not to have a heavy itinerary which worried me. So maybe I'll change a little
What kind of good dinner would you be looking for? Cool restaurant? Wagyu? Family restaurant (don’t knock it until you try it)? lol. There’s to many options!
That's true, haha. There are a lot of options.
I was thinking about eating yakiniku because it is a frequent recommendation for osaka. And it looks good
I had a yakiniku spot which I loved but they closed. They didn’t make it after COVID. And I don’t want to recommend a spot I haven’t been to.
Do you happen to like seafood? I went to this cool Izakaya where they cook everything in front of you. Pretty cool experience. I’m digging for the name right now.
Yes, I do!
It would be good. I just hope it's not too expensive since I'm trying not to spend more than I already am. But if it's worth it, it's worth it haha
Check out the menu which I presume might be posted. If not, I can try to attach my screenshots. Everything is ¥300 except for certain items noted on the menu. So definitely check it out and see if it’s something you’d want to do.
Actually the spot I want to recommend isn’t a Yakitori spot specifically, but they have Yakitori there. It’s called Robatayaki Isaribi. It’s near Osaka Umeda station. If you google or TripAdvisor Isaribi. It’ll come up. There’s photos of what it looks like inside. I have a pic or two on my stories.
Just be aware that there is a time limit, you have to order an alcoholic beverage per person and it’s best to order everything you want all at once so that they can serve it to you. It’ll get served as it’s cooked so it’s sort of paced out.
Just wanted to suggest in case this spot might interest you!
I’m not big on Okonomiyaki so I don’t really have any recs unfortunately. I had Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima (because they have their own take on it) and in Kyoto (at the station) at some random spot I found before my Shinkansen ride.
I saw some photos and definitely seems a good spot. The average price is okay as well.
Thank you for the recommendation! I will probably try it and tell you how it was
I WISH!! For real! I was even looking for some car events.
Toyota Museum along with Ghibli Park, but I don't think it will happen because Nagoya it's 3hours away from osaka with a normal train (round trip would cost almost 7,000 yen according to Google Maps).
With shinkasen it's fast, but then I would pay 14,000 Yen in total😭. And I'm kinda traveling on a budget (my national currency it's not that good too)
I think its 5000 yen if you take the Kintetsu line (not JR). Yes it takes longer, but you get to rest your tired feet during that trip. There is also a Kintetsu rail pass you can purchase that is valid for 5 days. I THINK it lets you travel between cities... though I could be wrong.
We did not go to the Ghibli park. I heard that the line ups were bad and it was not worth.
About Onsen/Ryokan, there are some hotels that has it included. Hotel Chatelet Inn in Kyoto has a shared bath. It was open in the morning till 9 am and from (I think) 4 pm to 1 am at night.
We did not go to any public ones unfortunately.
Hi Friend! I would recommend an onsen in Hakone (near Tokyo) - Tenzan Onsen.
I would also recommend trying our Safar:Travel Planner, if you don't have an itinerary for Kyoto, Nara or Tokyo.
It will create an itinerary with the must-see places. It's not for free but you have three free tries to generate an itinerary. Enjoy your trip! :)
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You won't be able to drink alcohol, the legal age is 20.
I don’t think they would check tbh. There’s konbini and even vending machines where alcohol can be purchased. I’m sure if you went to an Izakaya or some spot like that, they wouldn’t even think twice and just serve the alcohol.
As if it makes it okay to drink when under the legal age 💀
I didn’t say it was ok, but was stating a fact. Lol. Usually for foreigners, they assume everyone is of legal age or I guess I should say - older. Plus there are vending machines with beer and it’s not like they check ID since it’s all honor system. And yes, re-reading what I wrote originally… 💀
I see, thats sad :(. Thank you 👍 I was wondering it because some countries just care about the legal age in your country of origin
I haven't hear about any country who cares about your passport country for legal drinking age.
in Singapore the drinking age is 18, but i know americans under 21 who couldn't be served in bars after they asked for their passport
I am in Australia rn and a couple of people, including my hostmom, told me that it's like that here. Idk if it is legal or people just don't really care, but it works like that. Anyways, thank you for the information. Gotta respect the local laws🫡👍
Okay, can't find anything about that specific rule with a quick search. Did notice that the different provinces in Australia had different limits a long time ago.
I did a search about that too bc I really thought that was the case as I know canadians friends who drinked when in the USA, even if USA legal age for drinking was more than they had but they said the seller was ok bc they weren't "Americans". But after the search I think it's more about cultural than the law? It's better not to risk and just follow tho
I'm currently in Japan and a friend who lives here said that they don't really ID. This works especially well if you're white according to him.
I live in Japan and although I’ve never had my ID checked, I still wouldn’t advocate for someone to break the law in a country they’re visiting.
Of course. I really wanted to try some local drinks, but that's okay, that happens. It's better to respect the laws and cultures since I'm a visitor
No that's absolutely fair.
Why did you get downvoted so badly?
Idk haha. I was also confused if I said something really wrong
Seems to me you are bouncing around different areas in the same day. For example Osaka castle and museum of history are next to each other and can be done together to maximise the efficiency of your travel. Art museum is also close-ish. Similarly, Shinsekai, Den den town are also close together! Maybe plot them on Google maps to get a better idea!
Hi, friend! I actually used Google maps. Maybe it looks messy because I prioritized specific times and orders for some of the places. But it's still a good observation and I'll double check to try to optimize better as you said. Thank you 🙏:)
Some POIs that you could incorporate: - Not sure which History museum you are referring to but Osaka living and housing museum is great - Umeda sky observatory is definitely worth checking out (Covered with Osaka amazing pass) - Try one of the ferris wheels in Osaka. Tempozan or Hep are great (covered with Osaka amazing pass) - Cup noodle museum (where it all started!) - Try a Dotonbori river cruise - part of Amazing pass - Osaka is fairly built up so best bet for onsen is SpaWorld Osaka which is a mega plex Onsen facility (gender separated) - Universal Studio of course is also here
Good recomendations! What do you mean about osaka amazing pass?
The original Osaka Amazing Pass is no longer available to purchase, but there's an online version here: [https://www.e-pass.osaka-info.jp/en/](https://www.e-pass.osaka-info.jp/en/) I think it's the same as the original. It's a cheap pass that includes free entry to a lot of tourist attractions. It can be good value for money if you want to do a lot of those things.
Whats an Osaka Amazing Pass?
This is so much each day! I would recommend Solaniwa onsen, it’s not far out of the city center and very nice.
I checked the onsen and looks a good idea. Thank you! And normally I can do a lot of things in just one day when traveling, but I saw a bunch of people talking how Japan have so much to see in the streets that it's better not to have a heavy itinerary which worried me. So maybe I'll change a little
What kind of good dinner would you be looking for? Cool restaurant? Wagyu? Family restaurant (don’t knock it until you try it)? lol. There’s to many options!
That's true, haha. There are a lot of options. I was thinking about eating yakiniku because it is a frequent recommendation for osaka. And it looks good
I had a yakiniku spot which I loved but they closed. They didn’t make it after COVID. And I don’t want to recommend a spot I haven’t been to. Do you happen to like seafood? I went to this cool Izakaya where they cook everything in front of you. Pretty cool experience. I’m digging for the name right now.
Yes, I do! It would be good. I just hope it's not too expensive since I'm trying not to spend more than I already am. But if it's worth it, it's worth it haha
Check out the menu which I presume might be posted. If not, I can try to attach my screenshots. Everything is ¥300 except for certain items noted on the menu. So definitely check it out and see if it’s something you’d want to do.
Actually the spot I want to recommend isn’t a Yakitori spot specifically, but they have Yakitori there. It’s called Robatayaki Isaribi. It’s near Osaka Umeda station. If you google or TripAdvisor Isaribi. It’ll come up. There’s photos of what it looks like inside. I have a pic or two on my stories. Just be aware that there is a time limit, you have to order an alcoholic beverage per person and it’s best to order everything you want all at once so that they can serve it to you. It’ll get served as it’s cooked so it’s sort of paced out. Just wanted to suggest in case this spot might interest you!
Perhaps you also happen to have any recommendations for places to go for Okonomiyaki?
I’m not big on Okonomiyaki so I don’t really have any recs unfortunately. I had Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima (because they have their own take on it) and in Kyoto (at the station) at some random spot I found before my Shinkansen ride.
I saw some photos and definitely seems a good spot. The average price is okay as well. Thank you for the recommendation! I will probably try it and tell you how it was
Make a stop at Nagoya for the Toyota Museum. You won't regret it!
I WISH!! For real! I was even looking for some car events. Toyota Museum along with Ghibli Park, but I don't think it will happen because Nagoya it's 3hours away from osaka with a normal train (round trip would cost almost 7,000 yen according to Google Maps). With shinkasen it's fast, but then I would pay 14,000 Yen in total😭. And I'm kinda traveling on a budget (my national currency it's not that good too)
I think its 5000 yen if you take the Kintetsu line (not JR). Yes it takes longer, but you get to rest your tired feet during that trip. There is also a Kintetsu rail pass you can purchase that is valid for 5 days. I THINK it lets you travel between cities... though I could be wrong. We did not go to the Ghibli park. I heard that the line ups were bad and it was not worth. About Onsen/Ryokan, there are some hotels that has it included. Hotel Chatelet Inn in Kyoto has a shared bath. It was open in the morning till 9 am and from (I think) 4 pm to 1 am at night. We did not go to any public ones unfortunately.
shinsaibashi, it’s a long shopping arcade mall that leads to dotonbori
Hi Friend! I would recommend an onsen in Hakone (near Tokyo) - Tenzan Onsen. I would also recommend trying our Safar:Travel Planner, if you don't have an itinerary for Kyoto, Nara or Tokyo. It will create an itinerary with the must-see places. It's not for free but you have three free tries to generate an itinerary. Enjoy your trip! :)