In this article, we will tell you about our experience in the cities of Nara, Osaka and Himeji.
Nara
Nara is a small town located between Kyoto and Osaka. It is easily and quickly reachable from these two cities by train.
Nara is known for being the city of deers. Indeed, they wander freely in its park, but also near its temples and in the mountains.
Some deers are rather wild, but most of them are used to men. It is possible to buy “crackers” to feed them, which we indeed did!
Nara also hosts several temples, and we also saw some magnificent landscapes during our walk in the adjacent mountains.
Osaka
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, it is home to a large number of expatriates.
The city is famous for its food, especially with its Takoyaki (fried balls with octopus) and its Okonomiyaki (stuffed omelette), and its nightlife.
Himeji
Finally, Himeji is a city mainly known for its medieval castle, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan.
Not far from the castle, there are also the Koko-en gardens, which are particularly beautiful in this autumn period.
To learn more about these three cities, we invite you to watch the following video: