Japan Trip 2025 Day 5

It’s already Day 5 in Japan and we have moved into a new service apartment. The apartment is slightly smaller than our previous hotel in Kyoto, but it’s more affordable and closer to the train station.

We first visited Osaka Castle, amazed by its stunning view. We took the train to the back of the castle and enjoyed a stroll to the front, which is the easiest way to explore. After touring the castle, we picked a restaurant for lunch and ended up at Zenyatanimachi 2 Chometen, which serves delicious dishes like chicken karaage and katsu; lunch was booked through a terminal, similar to Mcdonald’s.

Following our late lunch, we headed to Big Camera Namba, where we found a lovely gift made in Japan: a nail cutter. After browsing just three floors (out of seven) , my wife was tired, and my little girl was getting restless. We settled on dinner at Mita Seimenjo, a Japanese noodle shop that offers a unique twist on the traditional soup-based ramen style.