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Still thinking about that incredible 2-day trip I took to Osaka — one of the most exciting and vibrant cities I’ve ever explored! From historic sites to neon nights, here’s how I packed so much fun into just 48 hours: Day 1 – Tradition Meets Skyline 🎎 Kicked things off at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living – even got to dress up in a kimono, such a fun cultural moment! 🏯 Strolled through the beautiful grounds of Osaka Castle 🌿 Took a relaxing breather in Tennoji Park 🎡 Rode the bright red Hep Five Ferris Wheel with awesome city views 🌃 Ended the day with a dreamy night ride on the Tempozan Ferris Wheel – pure Osaka magic Day 2 – Ocean Views & Retro Vibes 🐟 Got up close with marine life at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan – one of the best aquariums I’ve been to! 🚢 Took in the city from the water on a scenic Osaka Bay Cruise 🌆 Soared above the skyline at the futuristic Umeda Sky Building 🍢 Explored the retro charm and street food heaven of Shinsekai 📸 Took the iconic tourist pic with the glowing Glico Man in Dotonbori 🛍️ Wrapped it all up with shopping and wandering through Shinsaibashi-suji 💡 Travel tip: The Osaka Amazing Pass was super handy for covering many attractions and transport! This trip may have been a while ago, but the memories are still crystal clear. Osaka, you were vibrant, wild, and full of heart. ✨💖 #osakaitinerary #OsakaCastle #umedaskybuiding #shinseikai #DotonboriNights #KimonoExperience #TempozanFerrisWheel #JapanTravelDiaries

#springitinerary #BeppuHells #JigokuMeguri #BeppuOnsen #OitaTravel #HotSpringJapan #UniqueJapanExperience #SteamRisingViews #JapanKyushuTrip #BeppuJigokuTour #JapanTravelDiaries Beppu’s Hells (地獄) are nothing short of hot, wild, and totally surreal — and I loved every minute of it. Where else can you see bright blue boiling ponds, bubbling red clay, and geysers shooting out steam like it’s a theme park run by Mother Nature? There are seven “hells” in total, each with its own unique personality. My favorites? The Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) with its stunning cobalt blue waters, and the Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell) — that vibrant red color is both eerie and beautiful. Don’t worry — you won’t be bathing in any of these! They’re strictly for viewing (and photo ops). Each hell has a little gift shop or snack corner too. I couldn’t resist trying the onsen-steamed pudding and eggs — cooked using the natural steam vents. The experience is part steamy science, part photo safari, and part quirky fun. Travel Tips and How to Get There: • Best time to visit: • Year-round, but cooler months (autumn to spring) are best to enjoy the steam without melting yourself. • What to bring: Comfortable shoes (lots of walking), water, sunscreen or umbrella depending on season, camera for sure! • Recommended experiences: • Visit Umi Jigoku, Chinoike Jigoku, and Tatsumaki Jigoku (geyser!) • Try onsen-steamed food sold around the sites • Combine your visit with a real hot spring bath nearby • Good for: Curious travelers, families with kids, photographers, and anyone who loves quirky natural wonders • Vibe: Steamy, strange, colorful, very “only in Japan” How to Get There: • From Beppu Station: • Take the Kamenoi Bus (Jigoku Meguri route) — runs every 30 mins • Get a Beppu Jigoku pass to save on entry (covers all hells) • By car: Around 10–15 minutes from Beppu Station with parking available • Pro tip: You can visit all seven hells in a half-day, but pace yourself and stay hydrated — some of them can get hot, literally and figuratively!

Day1-3: Osaka -Osaka Castle -Hep Five Ferris Wheel -Umeda Sky Building -Dotonbori -Wonder cruise -Shinsaibashi -Kuromon Ichiba Market -Hozen-ji temple -Shitennō-ji temple Day4: Kobe -Kobe Port Tower -China town -Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway Day5-8: Kyoto -Arashiyama- Bamboo Forest -Fushimi Inari Taisha -Kiyomizu-dera -Gion District -Sannenzaka -Daitoku-ji temple -Yasaka Pagoda Day9: Nara -Nara Deer Park -Todai-ji Temple Day10: Souvenir shopping@Osaka #travel #solotravel #Solowomantravelling #japantrip📸 #osakatrip #kyototrip #kobetrip #japantraveldiaries