Osaka’s Hidden Gems & Tourist Traps | What I Wish I Knew Before| Local Tips That Will Save Your Trip
I’m finally sharing my unfiltered opinions on Osaka’s most famous tourist spots! This isn’t your typical travel guide – I’m ranking these attractions like a local would and revealing which Instagram-famous locations are truly worth your time and money.
In this brutally honest review, I’ll take you beyond the polished social media posts to show you the reality of places like Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, and Namba Parks, include some of my personal favourite new founds. Find out which “must-visit” spots are actually tourist traps and which hidden gems locals actually love!
This list isn’t complete (Osaka Castle, cherry blossom spots, and more will be covered in a future video if you want to see it!) but focuses on the most well-known places that every first-time visitor considers. I promise you’ll get tons of practical advice that will save you time, money, and disappointment during your trip.
This is again not a typical generic Japan trip because I’ve been to Japan a few times and I used to live there. I do mention more of the market and shopping for food scene because that’s what I feel like makes me blend in with the locals, so it’s built on food and grocery shopping. Sightseeing hasn’t been the focus but if you’d like, I will make a video about it. After all, it’s YOUR trip and how you want to approach it will eventually create your Japan memories. I guarantee you will have a great time, and if you’re unsure about the etiquette and how to make Japanese people fall in love with you, check out my video about how to best prepare for your Japan trip here:
Perfect for first-time visitors who want more than the typical tourist experience! Discover how to blend in, make meaningful connections, and create memories that go beyond the standard sightseeing checklist.Like and subscribe for more videos like this! All tiktok clips are shown in the video with the creators’ handlers, check them out if you are interested.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:47 – Kuromon Ichiba Market
01:58 – Kizu Market & Sennichimae Street
02:58 – Namba Walks
04:18 – Dotonbori
06:27 – Shinsekai Market
06:56 – Namba Parks A Hidden Gem
08:57 – Pokémon Center & Shopping Malls
10:02 – Umeda Station: Local Food Paradise
10:42 – Restaurant Reality: Expectations vs. Experience
12:33 – Cat Café (Personal fav)
13:50 – Kobe Animal Kingdom: An Unexpected Delight
15:49 – Kobe Beef Experience: Worth the Splurge?
17:06 – Kyugatsu Tomita Osaka
17:55 – Nara Park
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Loved your video, great info! Thank you so much!