Things to do in Izumisano

Universal Studios Osaka is well-managed, and the Halloween event had a great atmosphere. The Butterbeer at the Harry Potter restaurant was delicious, the food was good, and the prices were reasonable. The park was also very clean. Overall, a very good experience.

There is a big Ferris wheel and an outlet town. There are a lot of tourists and you can hear strange languages ​​here and there.

I always wanted to checked out Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan since years ago but only now we have the chance. Sadly we were just went to Singapore Oceanarium, which is newer and had huge collections of marine life especially a lot more Jelly Fishes than Osaka. A Few differences Osaka has Whales, Penguins and Sea Lion, and Seal. Singapore does not have that. The crowds in Osaka Kaiyukan is really too crowded.

What an amazing view from the top from the Abeno Harukas 300.

The city of Izumisano is where Kansai Airport is located. It also has many hot springs, and the name Rinku no Yu is very accurate.

The castle is must a visit. Purchasing tickets from Trip ahead made the visit very convenient. We don't need to queue and we entered the castle immediately.

A must-visit in Kobe is Suma Ocean World! This is one of the few aquariums in Western Japan where you can watch orcas. The sight of orcas leaping out of the water is truly breathtaking. The dolphin interactions are lively and fun. You might even get splashed by water if you're in the front row! The aquarium is divided into multiple exhibit areas, including intertidal zone, jellyfish, penguin, and seal exhibits, offering a wealth of content. You can also observe various marine life up close. The venue is thoughtfully designed, making for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The overall atmosphere is soothing, making it suitable for families or couples. After visiting the aquarium, enjoying Kobe Wagyu beef is simply perfect!

Fellow travelers, I had a terrible experience at Tsutenkaku Tower today! The queues were endless, the views from the top floor and the night view were just average. The only surprise was the slide, which was incredibly fun, but even then, the queue was still super long… Overall, it was just okay, the kind of attraction you only need to visit once. Summary: Two hours queuing, half an hour of actual playtime. The slide was the MVP, the scenery and night view were so-so, and it was so crowded you had to squeeze through the whole time. But since we were there, we considered it a completed visit.

Go to the 3rd floor via escalator, then elevator to the 39th floor. Head to the reception, show them the QR code to exchange for a physical ticket. After which you can head up to enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka city and the distant mountains.