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Japan Travel Guide: Osaka 大板 - Kyoto 京都 - Nara 奈良 | The Travel Intern

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Check out our Japan Budget Travel Guides: https://thetravelintern.com/destinations/asia/japan-asia/ One week in Japan. Here's a highlight of our favourite things to do in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara (大板、京都、奈良)! Other than the typical attractions, there are tons of hidden gems throughout these places. Osaka, 大板 0:17 - Dotonbori Street Lined with colourful neon signs and delectable scents fighting for your attention, it’s the place to be for amazing and affordable street food. 0:26 - Osaka Castle Osaka Jo is one of the must-see places for it’s history, picturesque scenery and it’s 360° view of the Osaka skyline from the observation deck at the top. 0:35 - Owl Family Cafe Cute owl cafe in the heart of Osaka. 0:41 - Rockstar Reptile Cafe Another animal cafe for those who prefer the cold-blooded kind. 1:03 - Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum Run through the history of how instant noodles came about and make your own cup noodles. 1:16 - Tuna Auction at Osaka Central Fish Market Intense session of Tuna Auctioning at 4:15am. Similar to Tsukiji Market in Tokyo but smaller. 2:55 - Harukoma Sushi Most value for money sushi on our trip. Thick sushi slices. Ranges from 150-350yen for a plate! Kyoto, 京都 1:31 - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest One of the most popular sights in Kyoto. The beauty of the bamboo forest is favoured by many tourists all over the world. 1:55 - Nishiki Food Market Nishiki Market holds literally all kinds of food you can think of: tsukemono (Japanese pickles), fresh tofu, kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables), wagashi (Japanese sweets), yakitori, tea, and fresh fish and shellfish. 2:07 - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine The famous never ending rows of red tori gates are probably the most iconic sight in Kyoto. 2:21 - Kimono Rental @ Yumeyakata Exploring the streets of Kyoto in a Kimono for the best pictures. 2:32 - Philosopher's Path The 2km long Philosopher’s Path is a beautiful stone path lushed with greenery and decorated with cherry blossom trees, making it a highly popular hanami spot. Nara, 奈良 2:36 - Nara Deer Park Visit the deers that roam the streets and parks of Nara. Buy some deer biscuits and see them bow to you! 2:47 - Todai-ji Temple Tōdaiji is a huge wooden temple which was once part of the powerful Seven Great Temples and currently houses the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. Big thanks to FlyScoot for the flights: ► http://www.flyscoot.com Learn about The Travel Intern Programme: ► https://thetravelintern.com/about-travel-intern Follow us on our travel adventures on social media: ► @TheTravelIntern http://facebook.com/thetravelintern http://instagram.com/thetravelintern ► @FlyWithScoot http://facebook.com.flyscoot http://instagram.com/flywithscoot Featuring: Rachel Wong - http://www.instagram.com/rachelwonggg Lim Ding Yi - http://www.instagram.com/dingsleepy Hendric Tay - http://www.instagram.com/pohtecktoes Cherie Sim - http://www.instagram.com/cheriesyw Business enquiries: puppetmaster@thetravelintern.com