Drop Inn Osaka Hostel

When thinking about accommodation in Japan one thing pops out in our mind is "capsule hostel". As much as possible I would like to have my own room, but not when you have no time to search for accommodations and asked friends for recommendations. (Rhyming game is strong.) Anyways, so I stayed in Drop Inn Osaka Hostel and to my surprise, I love the place! I booked it via Booking.com The rate is affordable per night. I paid 6,800 Yen for 2 nights. What a relaxing and cozy place to rest after a long day walking around Kyoto, Namba and Osaka. 

(Read my Awesome Autumn in Kyoto experience here)

I stayed in a Capsule Hostel in Manila (yes, we do have here in the Philippines) but I stayed in a private room. Going back, here's their common area for all the travelers.

Vending machine and insert coin washing machine

You can use all of the utensils. Make sure you will wash it after use. 

You can drink water straight outta faucet (feeling cool haha) so safe! 

Common toilet at 5th floor 

I stayed in a mixed dorm room and it was really quiet that you will walk and move like a cat. 

Corner bed for the win!

So spacious and comfy

I love this small space.

I met this young guy from Taiwan. He was also traveling alone. I was impressed because he was trying to talk to me using Google translator, however, I felt like some of the words and grammars are incorrect. We are friends on Facebook and maybe soon I will visit Taiwan.

 

They have a desktop for everyone and I worked here for my freelance job.

Free coffee and bread until 10AM only.

Here's how it looks like outside.

 

Night Photo Walk

On my way back to the hostel, I did some photo walk from Osaka Station. There were few cars and people on the road so it was so easy to take photos along the street. I used my Huawei P9 Smart Phone with Dual Lens Camera powered by Leica.

Train station and a mall

Every corner of the street there's a vending machine

Light trail for the win!

Tried the night mode of my Huawei P9 Camera and I looked like a ghost. So I felt scared and walked fast going to the hostel. HAHAHA

It was 4AM when I leave the hostel to catch up my flight at 7AM and Osaka is an hour away to Kansai Airport. Totally missing the place.

I got lost, where is the bus station located, I can say that (some) Japanese are bad at giving directions. So I took a cab again to the bus station and paid for it roughly 700 YEN.

I'm so grateful to witnessed sunrise in the Land of the Rising sun!

I am so thankful for every blessing I received from above. I can't believe 2016 will end and have a lot of things happened.

Here's my VLOG of my trip in Osaka

Hope you are all enjoying your Holidays!

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Photo Diary: Awesome Autumn in Kyoto Japan - Watch my VLOG

It was a Kyoto day tour with my friend Ryan! We have decided to meet in Kyoto Station at 10:30AM. He instructed me to be in Osaka Station before 9:45AM train schedule. It was a great day to explore around. 

(Read my first Travel Diary to Osaka)

My messy bed

Breakfast before going out.

MAPS 

But I had my Pocket WiFi - Flytpack with me and I have been always online for Google Maps.

I met Cebuanas in Osaka, YAY!

I left early because it will takes 10-15 minutes walking to train station from the hostel and I was wearing my boots with heels!

Train to Kyoto!

after 30 minutes I'm in Kyoto na

Kyoto Tower!

We bought unlimited pass bus ride for 500 Yen.

With Ryan my tour guide :)

Stray fat cats 

"What chu lookin at?" 

AMAZING! I can't believe I'm in Japan and having an awesome autumn. Huhu

They are lovely!

Ryan tour me to less crowdy spots in Kyoto and no entrance fee. Which is okay for me because I can take photos without any people in the background.

Outfit of the Day

A month before my trip I was notified by my friend that is cold weather in Osaka even if it's mid-November. 

Living in a tropical country, I have no coat or any winter clothes except jackets and sweaters. I found a perfect online shop Light in the Box normally when you shop online from abroad it takes 3 to 4 weeks, but with Light in the Box, I only waited for less than a week delivered by DHL! Isn't it amazing?! So I really had no problem rushing to the mall and look for winter outfit and deal with the traffic going home. 

Dress and Coat by Light in the Box | Leather Boots: H&M | Bag: Burberry

I love this dress perfect for cold weather. I wonder when will I wear this again.

It was past 12 noon and we haven't eaten lunch.

So we rest in a bit and think where to eat because Ryan has to leave early for his Japanese class. HUHU

Cute doggies

Photo Walk

Someone is alone.

Hello besh, Is it me your looking for?

We finally decided to eat in McDonald's because we were in a hurry. 

I went to Namba after my Kyoto and got lost and confused where to eat. It was really an adventure for me. 

I'm not sure if this is Dotonbori.

Decided to eat light because I know I can't finish one bowl of Ramen alone.

After I ate I went back to Osaka and rest because I have an early flight back to Narita. I will definitely go back to Osaka and spend more days. 

Visit their online shop:

www.lightinthebox.com

Facebook: Light in the Box

Instagram: @lightinthebox

That's all for now. 

I can't wait to share my trip in Tokyo, where I stayed longer and extended one day because I just fell in love with the place. I'm still organizing my photos please bear with me.

Here's the summary of my trip:

P.S:

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Wishing you all a Happy Holidays!

xx