Early October is still quite warm and an ideal time to visit Osaka, Japan. Fall colors weren’t around yet but there was plenty to see and eat still, including the Netflix famous Izakaya Toya (get there early as they run out of their dishes) and the family’s all time favorite udon spot – Tsurutontan Kitashinchi. Don’t miss the Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of the prettiest and quieter shrines in Japan.
Places: Nagai Botanical Garden, Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka Castle, Nara
Food: Izakaya Toyo, Tsurutontan Kitashinchi
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