Japan 2019 Trip Day 8: Explore around Osaka
Shinsaibashi
Osaka
[Introduction]
Day 8 is more of a mini post, documenting our short last morning in Kanazawa before taking the Limited Express to Osaka which we had our best Ramen during this trip that spans across numerous cities in Japan.
[Trip Report]
Day 1: Explore around Nagano
Day 2: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Day 3: Matsumoto Castle, Nakamachi District, Matsumoto City Museum of Art and night exploring around Nagano
Day 4: Nagano Zenkoji Temple and Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District
Day 5: Shirakawago
Day 6: Hida-Takayama, Hida-Furukawa, and “Your Name” location spots
Day 7: Kanazawa Omicho Market, Kenrokuen Garden, and Kanazawa Castle Park
Day 8: Explore around Osaka [current post]
Day 9: Osaka Shinsekai, Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Glion Museum, and Cosmo Tower Observatory
Day 10: Osaka Castle, Gozabune Boat, HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel, and Kuchu Teien Observatory
Day 11: Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkakuji, and Yasaka Shrine
Day 12: Osaka Dotonbori, Kaiyukan, and Shinsekai
Day 13: Kyoto Fushimi Inari, Ginkakuji, and Arashiyama
Day 14: Okayama Korakuen, Okayama Castle, and Kojima Jeans Street
Day 15: Miyajima
Day 16: Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial Museum
Day 17: Yufuin
Day 18: Hakata Ohori Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, and Fukuoka Tower
Day 19: Nanzoin Temple
[Travel Date]
2019-10-27 to 2019-11-14
Shine Muscat & Kyoho Grapes
Kanazawa
Maguro Otoro (Tuna Belly)
Kanazawa
Maguro Otoro (Tuna Belly)
Kanazawa
[Morning at Omicho Market]
As I really need some fruits (and veggies) on a daily basis, I try to eat those on a daily basis during travels too if I can.
What’s better than fresh and awesome fruits from Kanazawa Omicho Market and at an affordable price in Japan for its quality (Shine Muscat & Kyoho Grapes)!
We also saw a big seafood store selling really fresh and nice Maguro Otoro sushi, so we purchased a tray of it. Even though it costs ¥1600 which is slightly costly, but in reality, I will consider it really affordable or even cheap if I were to compare buying it in my country (Singapore).
In short, the Maguro is really fresh and melts in your mouth. Even Poka who is not really a fan of Maguro really loves it, probably we never had a chance to eat such premium Maguro prior. Either not available (such freshness) or too pricey (think only fine dining restaurants will import such premium quality in) in Singapore.
While writing this post, we are missing the taste of the Maguro Otoro already…
Hokuriku Honsen Kagaonsen Eki
Osaka
Comes with a set of chopsticks
Osaka
Crabmeat, beef, fish, and mushrooms
Osaka
[Hokuriku Honsen Kagaonsen Ekiben]
Bought an Ekiben at Kanazawa Station for brunch as the small portion of Maguro Otoro for breakfast is definitely not filling enough for 2 people.
The Ekiben is decent but nowhere near great, but then the main purpose of an Ekiben is convenience (most major train stations will sell) and still at a decent quality!
Ramen Hayato
Osaka
Ramen Hayato
Osaka
[Lunch at Ramen Hayato]
After we left our luggage with the hotel (too early to check in), we went over to Ramen Hayato.
Best ever ramen we ate during our entire 19 days Japan trip which spans across numerous cities across Japan, and that says a lot!
To put it in perspective, the 2 hours queue for it is well worth it, and one of the rare few restaurants that got our high rating of 4.25 out of 5.
Do click on the link for the detailed review and full photos of Ramen Hayato.
Shinsaibashi
Osaka
Shinsaibashi
Osaka
[Shinsaibashi]
After the delicious lunch, we walked around the Shinsaibashi area for a bit, but as you can see from the photos it is full of people and we are still quite tired for today, so we went to the big Starbucks in Dotonbori to have a cuppa and rest for a bit.
Takoyaki Yamachan
Osaka
Takoyaki Yamachan
Osaka
[Snack at Takoyaki Yamachan]
After we went to see the night view at Abeno Harukas, we dropped by Takoyaki Yamachan which is beside the mall for snack time!
Crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.
Do click on the link for the detailed review and full photos.
[Closing]
Always going to be a tiring day transferring to another hotel base; rushing to catch the trains and also dragging around a few luggage to the new hotel. Thus only managed to queue (2 hours) for Ramen Hayato, and did a short exploring on a relaxing pace around Osaka city on this day.
Day 9 will be doing more proper sightseeing of Osaka!
[Buy Me A Coffee]
Greatly appreciate any digital-tips (click the button below) if you find my blog articles helpful, and to support our efforts and operational costs (to keep this site ad-free).