일본어 몰라도 오사카 여행 ✈️ 부산 → 오사카 | 나홀로 오사카 🇯🇵 #1

일본어 몰라도 오사카 여행 ✈️ 부산 → 오사카 | 나홀로 오사카 🇯🇵 #1

[These subtitles were created with the help of AI.] ??: Traveling alone in Japan,
not knowing the language? ??: No travel partner, no guide? ??: That’s reckless!! Yes, I agree… Honestly, I never imagined
doing such a reckless trip either. It wasn’t planned at all. But in 2025, after a lot of tough times piled up, I think I hit burnout like a wave of depression. Work wasn’t going well, and I felt like I had completely given up on myself. So I decided to let go of work and relationships for a while, and just spend time solely for myself. Thankfully, my company said, “Take some time to breathe.” So I said, “Let’s just do it.” I didn’t want to have regrets in life. That’s why I chose this trip. Preparing for the trip was super tight on time. Since late July, I had to rush everything. I picked the dates first, from August 6 to August 10 — locked that in right away, then figured out what I could do within that time. Coincidentally, on August 8, there was the 70th Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival I found out it was happening. It was near Osaka, so I decided to base the trip around Osaka. That set the direction. So, on August 6, I’d land at Kansai Airport, check into the hotel → and explore Dotonbori in the city. On August 7, since I’m a Harry Potter fan, I planned to go to Universal Studios. August 8 would be the Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival. August 9— I was thinking about going to the Expo, but honestly, I realized it’s not really my thing. So instead, I planned to just explore more of Osaka. And finally, on August 10, I planned to head back home. But of course, things didn’t go exactly as planned… We’ll get into that later. First, I just threw everything into a 24-inch suitcase. Deodorant, sunscreen, a portable fan — packed it all. Just thinking, “Might need it.” I packed literally everything I thought I’d need. But next time, I’m definitely not doing that again. Anyway, I left at 6AM. I booked with Air Busan. Flights around 8:40AM are super cheap. Mine cost about 40,000 won. But the return flight on August 10 was around 240,000 won, so the total was about 274,000 won. That’s what I ended up paying. Taxi driver: Thank you! Me: Thank you for the ride. Taxi driver: Hello, welcome. Me: I’ll just grab my suitcase from the trunk. Even though it was around 6:30AM, there were already so many people waiting. As soon as I arrived, I checked in my luggage. After security screening, I had a rice ball for breakfast. And then, I boarded the plane bound for Japan. I arrived at Kansai International Airport in Japan. Everything around me felt so unfamiliar. And interestingly, Kansai Airport actually operates a shuttle train inside the terminal. That was super cool to see. I took it to get to the gate zone, and then went through immigration. Through a site called “Visit JAPAN Web,” I had pre-registered my info online, and that made the whole process super easy. My friends had told me to register before flying, so I did— and it helped a lot. At immigration, the officer just said, “Passport please.” “Your eyes here (Look here).” And that was it. They didn’t ask me anything else. And with that, I walked out of Kansai Airport. I saw a Family Mart nearby, so I headed straight to the ATM. I didn’t exchange money beforehand— just withdrew cash directly from the ATM. Not sure which method is better, honestly. It’s my first trip after all… But the ATM felt more convenient, so I just used that. I didn’t use a travel card. I just used my Toss Bank card. It’s what I always use, so it felt easier. I knew about the Osaka Amazing Pass. But it’s only valid for one or two days. So I decided to use the ICOCA card instead. That way, I could use transport more freely. It seemed more flexible that way. So as soon as I withdrew cash, I went ahead and got an ICOCA card. Got it issued right away. The staff who helped me was really kind and helpful, so the whole process went smoothly. When navigating public transport, I relied completely on Google Maps. It told me to take the Nankai Airport Line and Main Line, so I thought I had to transfer. But a station officer said, “Just stay on the train.” So I did— and it took me straight to my destination. I still don’t fully understand how the subway system in Japan works. Sometimes you stay on the train, other times you need to transfer. It’s really interesting. Anyway, I arrived at Namba in Osaka. I was heading to the hotel to drop off my luggage. The hotel I booked was called R Hotel Namba. I chose this place because AGODA had a deal— 4 nights for just 420,000 won. I thought, “That’s a great deal!” and booked it right away. The exterior looked clean and nice too. But check-in wasn’t until 4PM and I had arrived too early. Staff: “It’s hard to store your luggage now.” That’s what they told me. So in the end, I had to store my luggage somewhere else and roam around a bit until I came back at 4PM. Honestly, it was my first time traveling— so I didn’t know much about these things. This one’s on me. So I looked for a place to store luggage nearby and found a service called ‘Radical Storage’
It’s called ‘Radical Storey’. It’s under another hotel under a different hotel.
There’s a place that provides luggage storage services It cost 850 yen. That’s about 8,000 won. It was just 5 minutes away, so I went there and dropped off my luggage. Then I decided to explore the area. After storing my bags, I saw that the closest attraction was Tsūtenkaku Tower. So I went there and decided to check out the observation deck first. Since I had the Osaka Pass, entrance was free. But I had to make a choice— between the slide or the observation deck. So I chose to go up to the observation deck. I thought maybe I’d do the slide later, but the line was way too long. So I ended up skipping it. I just focused on enjoying the view from the deck. While waiting in line, I looked around— there were capsule toy machines that cost about 400–500 yen. Luckily or unluckily, I didn’t have any coins, so I couldn’t use them anyway. There was also a photo zone where you could pay for a souvenir picture. But when I saw the price, I was shocked— so I skipped that too. After about 30–40 minutes in line, I finally reached the elevator. Then I took it up to the observation deck. And got to enjoy the view from up there. When I arrived at the top, Tsūtenkaku was right at the center. From there, I could see the whole Osaka skyline. I just stood there, taking in the view— until I realized there was another, even higher observation deck. That one required a separate ticket. So I paid the extra fee and went further up. Took the elevator again. Once I got up there, I understood why it cost more. That level was basically the main attraction. The view was even more open. You could see the full city view from there. This observation deck also had a thrilling photo zone. There was a section with a glass floor right in the middle. You could see straight down through it. Standing there made me feel dizzy. It even felt like it wobbled a bit. After seeing everything, I went to head down. You have to take the elevator back down. But the line for the elevator was packed. I thought, “Do I have to wait in line just to go down?” So I walked to the back, and suddenly people were heading down the stairs. I wondered, “Can I get down quickly this way?” I really should’ve asked the staff. The staff just nodded. That was, the worst decision of my day. It was mid-August, boiling hot— and going down an endless staircase felt like pure torture. It was honestly brutal. It felt like I was walking for nearly 20 minutes straight. I was drenched in sweat and finally took another elevator to reach the exit. After that, while buying souvenirs, I got some coins— and with those, I tried the Tsūtenkaku miniature capsule machine. Gave it a spin. Then I headed to take the Dotonbori River Cruise. To get there, I went into the subway station. I scanned my Osaka Pass QR code, but of all times— I was on the wrong side. I had entered the wrong direction, and someone else went through the correct side. I had totally messed up the lines. What bad timing… And once scanned, the QR code wouldn’t work again. It couldn’t be re-scanned. I was like, “Now what do I do?” Then I remembered Japan also has station staff like in Korea— There was a button to call station staff. I pressed it and somehow managed to communicate with them. And finally, I was able to get out. Station staff: “Yes, this is the information center.” Me: Excuse me, I’m sorry. Me: Uh… the Osaka Amazing Pass… Me: “Okay…? (I actually meant no 😅)” Station staff: It’s not working? Me: “Uh… QR code…” Me: “Okay…? (I actually meant no 😅)” Station staff: “Could you put it on that table, please?” Me: Umm… Me: “Excuse me, I’m sorry…” Station staff: Are you Korean? Me: Yes! Korean! Yes! Station staff: Oh, you’re Korean. Yes. Announcement: Please place your phone on the table beneath the speaker. Announcement: Please scroll down. Announcement: Please scroll down. Announcement: Please refresh the page and try tapping again. Announcement: Please refresh the page and try tapping again. Announcement: Please tap it on the gate again. Me: Oh! Thank you! Station staff: Yep. Looking back, it was really embarrassing, but—
Even though I couldn’t speak the language, the staff was so kind and helpful throughout. I was so thankful. Once I arrived in Dotonbori, I went straight to the River Cruise to make a reservation first. Thankfully, it was still morning so seats were available. And thanks to the Osaka Amazing Pass, it was free to ride. The Dotonbori River Cruise let me see the entire area in one go, which I really enjoyed. But— I think it would’ve been better if I understood Japanese. Because I couldn’t understand anything the guide was saying. Still— it was a really good experience. I was just watching with my head turned this way. As the cruise went around, I was like, “Oh, that’s here, and that’s over there.” It helped me get a good sense of the area, which I really liked. Right after the river cruise, I wanted to try the Ferris wheel on the 3rd floor of Don Quijote. I was curious about it. The Osaka Pass didn’t make it free— but it gave a discount. So I got on with the discounted price. And started riding. I was worried at first because it looked like it faced the building, but as it turned— the cabin rotated to face the river. So I got to see Dotonbori right beneath my feet. It was a great view. They also took souvenir photos, and I just relaxed and enjoyed the Dotonbori view. Honestly, I had zero plans to buy the photo. But when I saw it— I actually really liked how it came out. So I thought, “Okay, I’ll buy it.” It ended up being the first and last photo I bought during this trip. But then I made a stupid mistake. After paying, I left my camera behind. staff1: Someone left this! staff2: Which customer? staff1: The one who was alone… staff1: He’s going down the stairs! staff2: Sir! staff2: Sir! x2 staff2: Hey! Hey?! me: Oh!!!! Ohhhhhhh!!!! Wow… when they handed me my camera, my heart dropped. I was so grateful they returned it to me. If I could speak Japanese, I would’ve expressed my thanks better. It was frustrating that I couldn’t. After that, I went to take a photo with the famous [Glico Sign] that I saw earlier during the river cruise. I continued walking around, and grabbed some takoyaki. It wasn’t like “better than Korea” but it was still tasty. Just had a nice feel to it. It just felt like a nice little snack. (The one on the 8th was even better…) Soon after, it was time to check in. So I went back to pick up my stored luggage. The staff was very friendly, and even used a bit of Korean Me: Thank you so much while speaking with me. So it was really comfortable leaving my bags there. On the way out, I grabbed a matcha ice cream and headed off. me: Thank you! (in Korean) me: Huh? me: Thank you! (laughs) staff: Haha, thank you! (in Korean) staff: Take care… staff: Take care! staff: Take care! x2 me: Oh! Take care! Hahaha me: Thank you! As I ate my ice cream, I cooled off a bit from the heat. And finally, it was time to check in. When I got there, they explained the rules and important info. Even though I didn’t fully understand Japanese, they had a guide written in Korean. So I had no problem understanding everything. The staff explained everything kindly too. The room was super clean and very affordable. Next to the bed, there was a door to a balcony. And if you stepped outside, and looked to the left, you could see Tsūtenkaku Tower perfectly. The bathroom too was clean in that typical Japanese style. In my room option, cleaning service wasn’t included. So I had to tidy up myself during the 5-day stay, but it wasn’t inconvenient at all. Everything was very manageable. If I asked, they’d take care of trash and towels. They handled it all kindly. Also, starting at 9 PM, only guests with a room key could enter. Others were restricted. That system made me feel really safe. After organizing my stuff, I went out to grab a late dinner. Honestly, after arriving in Japan, I hadn’t had a proper meal yet. But nearby, there was a place called [Ramen Kazuya] that stayed open late. I ordered the [Kazuya Special Tsukemen] there. I was really curious about it. It’s ramen you dip into broth. And since the place is named after it, it felt trustworthy. I didn’t hesitate to order. The owner kindly helped me place my order too. And it was seriously delicious. Me: This is SO good! staff: Haha, thank you! Maybe it’s because I hadn’t eaten all day, but it tasted especially amazing. Still, even on its own, the ramen was really delicious. The broth on its own was salty… but when paired with the noodles and toppings, it blended perfectly. I truly enjoyed the meal. If I come back to Osaka, I’d definitely eat there again. Totally worth a second visit. After that satisfying dinner, I headed to Daiso Japan. I realized I was missing a USB cable. So—
I bought one there. Then I stopped by a convenience store, grabbed some bottled water and snacks, and munched a little. Right before bed, I had a light snack and— wrapped up my first night in Japan. [Preview] August 7th— The long-awaited Universal Studios Japan! I did an open-run, but… But the weather wasn’t on my side. A Korean staff member guided me to Donkey Kong, but— It was closed due to rain. Once the rain stopped, though, the wait time became 150 minutes. My first visit to Universal… Will I make it through okay?

(EN) Traveling Osaka without Japanese ✈️ | Busan→Osaka | Solo Trip to Osaka 🇯🇵 #1
(JP) 日本語ができなくても大丈夫！✈️ 釜山→大阪 | 一人旅 大阪 🇯🇵 #1

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03:35 ✈️ 간사이공항
06:49 🎒 라디컬 스토리지
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13:24 🚤 도톤보리 리버크루즈
15:41 📷 카메라 분실(할 뻔)
16:17 🌟 글리코사인
16:55 🎒 라디컬 스토리지2
17:40 🏨 R호텔 체크인
19:10 🍜 라멘 카즈야
21:26 다음화 예고 & 아웃트로

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