Kobe Nunobiki Falls and Park – Kobe – an incredible touch of nature, stunning waterfall, herb garden at the peak and rope way back to the city
EatOsaka Chibo at Abeno Q’s Mall – Osaka – delicious, affordable okonomiyaki near a main train station and Tennoji Park
Osaka Spa World Osaka – Osaka, Japan – 11 May 2017 – an over the top Japanese onsen, in a good way, if you don’t mind being in your birthday suit
OsakaTravel Dōtonbori Area – Osaka – flashy lights, a vibrant nightlife, and the smell of delicious takoyaki and grill
Nara Nara (Deer) Park and Tōdai-ji – Nara – an easy, worthwhile adventure from Osaka to see deer freely roaming around in and amongst various historic temples
JapanKoyasanOsaka Day 5 – Osaka to Koyasan – 23 June 2019 – the wondrous trip into the mountains and wandering the spooky Okunoin Cemetery
EatHimejiHiroshimaJapanPokemonTravel Day 4 – Osaka to Himeji and Hiroshima – 22 June 2019 – a day trip to Himeji Castle, the Shinkansen and Atomic Bomb Dome from Osaka
EatJapanTravel Day 3 – Osaka – 21 June 2019 – a full day at Universal Studios Japan and dinner at Dōtonbori