Osaka! Here I come! A four-day, three-night extravagant pilgrimage.

#Osaka #Glico #Must-Eat at Kizu Market #Kuromon Market #Namba Shrine #Namba Yasaka Shrine #Osaka Museum of History #Osaka Castle #Tsutenkaku Observation Deck #Shitennoji Temple

🛫 Day 1 Taoyuan Airport → Osaka → Glico Baptism

The moment I took off from Taoyuan Airport, I wasn't just boarding a plane; I was stepping onto the path of destiny. Four hours later, Osaka welcomed me with a warm embrace!
I rushed into Dotonbori and, faced with the Glico neon sign, brighter than the sun, tears streamed down my face. It wasn't just a sign; it was the heart of Osaka, a haven for the traveler's soul.
As night fell, Osaka's food stalls lined up. The aroma of grilled meat, the sizzling takoyaki, and the fizz of ice-cold beer evoked a symphony orchestral ensemble. The moment I raised my glass, all of Osaka cheered for me.

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🦐 Day 2: Kuromon Market, Kizu Market → Tenmangu Shrine & History Tour

Early in the morning, I stepped into Kuromon Market. Sea urchins, oysters, eels, and pufferfish all smiled at me.
I swallowed mouthful after mouthful, heroically devouring the essence of the sea. The ice-cold beer slid into my mouth, but it wasn't beer; it was the blood of ancient samurai!

Then I ventured into Kizu Market. My stomach felt like a bottomless abyss, devouring whatever came my way. The soul of seafood now resided entirely within me.

In the afternoon, reeking of alcohol, I entered Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
Kneeling before the majestic deity, I felt the torrent of time coursing through my veins.
Every exhibit in the Osaka Museum of History whispered to me, "You are witnessing a thousand years."

Exiting the museum, Osaka Castle towered before me—majestic, imposing, a giant of history. I met its gaze, and it seemed as if I could see Toyotomi Hideyoshi nodding at me from the city wall.

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🙏 Day 3 Shrine Marathon: A Soul-Crushing Challenge

This day, I set aside my mundane world and, with a heart holier than a saint, embarked on a grand shrine expedition.
• The Lion Head Stage at Namba Yasaka Shrine: He roared, his mouth wide open, as if to devour my karma.
• Imamiya Ebisu Shrine: The God of Wealth smiled, bells rang, and I heard the money dancing in my bank account.
• Shitennoji Temple: Solemn and solemn, the Buddha's light penetrated my soul, purifying me to the point of ascending to Buddhahood.
• Sukunahikona Shrine: Blessed with health, I instantly felt like I had added 50 years to my lifespan. • Toyokuni Shrine: Toyotomi Hideyoshi gave me a mysterious, fervent jolt of energy, as if telling me, "Young man, conquer the world!"
• ᢲ�颲�橋 ... As the plane took off, my heart screamed:

👉 "Osaka, you're more than just a city. You're my soul, the main stage of my life!"