2025 Matsubara Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Drive from Osaka city to Matsubara city✨ Wow! It's a yakiniku restaurant in a train station! When you go inside, you'll see a station attendant! This is the yakiniku restaurant "Yakiniku Express Matsubara Station" with the concept of a train, platform, and station✨✨ It's a reasonable yakiniku restaurant, and it's very delicious~✨ 🌏5-163 Shindo, Matsubara city, Osaka prefecture 🚇Nearest station, Kintetsu Minami Osaka line Kawachi Matsubara station, right next to Kintetsu bus stop "Shindo", 898m from Takaminosato station #Gourmet #Yakiniku #Osaka drive #Eating out #Reasonable #Matsubara city #Osaka sightseeing

I went to Nunoshi Shrine ^ ^ This is the shrine where you can get Ichihara Hiroko's love fortune♪ The shrine office is basically closed on Mondays, but if it is closed, you can't get a fortune, so I recommend checking the website before you go👏🏻 ※You can still visit even if the shrine office is closed✨ The day I visited was a temporary closure, so I'd like to get a love fortune on another occasion🥲 📍2-4-11 Kitashinmachi, Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture #Shrine #Osaka #Western Japan #Fortune

＼ A popular yakiniku restaurant in Namba and Fukushima is now in Matsubara 🏃♂️ ／ Please check it out 👇🏻 Amazing quality for this price! Wagyu Yukhoe ¥1260 Salted tongue with green onions ¥1100 Wagyu Zabuton ¥1260 1 piece Hagama rice ¥350 for 1 cup Miracle Plum/Miracle Yuzu (non-alcoholic) ¥550 Drowning in the wonderful meat The excitement when the Wagyu Zabuton was brought out! It's hard to tell from the video, but it was quite voluminous! It's big😂︎💕︎ They are especially particular about the sauce I'm glad they tell you the recommended way to eat each menu item🤍 The meat melts in your mouth, the interior is beautiful, and the service is great I'll definitely come back❕ There's also a large parking lot ━━━━━Store information━━━━━━ 💰Around 6000 yen 📮269-1 Miyake Nishi 3-chome, Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture 🚃About 29 minutes walk from Kawachi Matsubara Station ☎ 072-360-4229 #meat #MatsubaraCityGourmet #MatsubaraDinner #KawachiTenmiGourmet #KawachiMatsubaraGourmet #OsakaYakinikuLunch #MatsubaraYakiniku #OsakaYakinikuDinner #0YenTrip

📍Sugashima I've been to Toba many times. I found this remote island when we were talking about going to Toba Aquarium. It's an island located at the mouth of Ise Bay. I bought a ticket from the boat dock on the day and went there❕ The price is 510 yen for adults one way. The boat ride takes about 15 minutes. Digital detox while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze (2nd floor recommended). When I arrived, I was surprised to see that time flows slowly on the island. There weren't many tourists, so I was able to stroll around quietly (•ˇ-ˇ•｡) I was surprised at how beautiful the sea was~~ It was a good workout surrounded by nature! By the way, the boat timetable is listed on the Toba City website! #0 yen trip

In modern society, cars are no longer just a means of transportation, but also a symbol of people's lifestyle and personal taste. However, when you compare the car prices in Taiwan and Japan, you will find a shocking phenomenon: the same car model is much cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan, and you can even save hundreds of thousands or even millions of Taiwan dollars. Among them, the price gap between Tesla and Japanese domestic cars is the most obvious. This article will explore why Japanese cars are generally cheaper and analyze the reasons behind this price gap. Tesla: Huge price difference between Taiwan and Japan Take Tesla Model 3 as an example. The price of this car in Taiwan is about NT$2 million to NT$2.2 million, while the price in Japan is only about JPY 4.6 million, equivalent to about NT$1 million to NT$1.1 million. For the same car model, the price in Taiwan is almost twice that in Japan, which makes many Taiwanese car owners feel unbalanced. This price difference does not only exist in Tesla, but is a common phenomenon for many imported cars and Japanese domestic cars. To take another example, hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius in the Japanese market cost between 2.5 million and 3 million yen (about 600,000 to 750,000 Taiwan dollars), while in Taiwan the price is often over 1.2 million Taiwan dollars. Such a comparison makes many Taiwanese consumers wonder why the same car model is so cheap in Japan? Why are Japanese cars cheaper? 1. Differences in tax systems Japan’s automobile tax structure is very different from Taiwan’s. In Japan, car purchase taxes are low, and the government offers a number of tax breaks and subsidies, especially for environmentally friendly vehicles such as electric and hybrid vehicles. For example, when purchasing electric vehicles such as Tesla, the Japanese government will waive some registration tax and weight tax, thereby reducing the final selling price of the vehicle. In Taiwan, although electric vehicles also receive some subsidies, the overall tax structure is still high, including import taxes, excise taxes and tariffs, which leads to high vehicle prices. 2. Production and transportation costs Tesla has a logistics center in Japan and can directly supply the Japanese market, so the transportation costs are lower. In Taiwan, Tesla's transportation and related administrative costs are higher due to the smaller market size and reliance on imports. In addition, vehicles produced in Japan, such as Toyota and Honda, are more competitively priced due to the exemption of import taxes. 3. Market size and competitive pressure Japan is the world's third largest automobile market, with a huge domestic consumption base. At the same time, due to the fierce competition among Japanese car manufacturers, price wars have become the norm, which has also enabled consumers to purchase high-quality vehicles at lower prices. The Taiwan automobile market is relatively small with limited competition, and many imported brands are in a monopoly position, so prices are naturally not as transparent and affordable as those in Japan. 4. Brand positioning and additional costs Tesla's brand positioning in Japan is more inclined towards the mass market, while in Taiwan, Tesla is regarded as a high-end car model, and even has certain "luxury" attributes. This difference in brand positioning has led to higher prices for Tesla in Taiwan. In addition, the marketing costs in the Taiwan market and the cost of establishing exclusive after-sales service facilities will also be passed on to consumers. The dilemma of Taiwanese consumers For Taiwanese consumers, this price gap is undoubtedly a problem. Many consumers who are interested in buying Tesla or other Japanese cars have found that even if they purchase them from Japan through parallel imports, the final cost may still be lower than buying directly in Taiwan. This has also led to the gradual heating up of the parallel imported car market in Taiwan. However, parallel imported vehicles carry certain risks in terms of warranty and parts availability and are not suitable for everyone. In addition, Taiwan's high car prices also limit the possibility of more people using environmentally friendly vehicles. For example, Tesla's electric vehicles are seen worldwide as a symbol of green transportation, but their high prices in Taiwan make them unaffordable for many consumers, which undoubtedly hinders policies to promote environmentally friendly transportation. Conclusion The huge gap in car prices between Taiwan and Japan fully reflects the differences in market environment, tax structure and brand positioning between the two places. For Taiwanese consumers, this phenomenon is frustrating, but it also highlights the room for reform in Taiwan’s automobile tax system and market competition. In the future, if import taxes can be lowered and market monopoly can be improved, Taiwan’s car prices may become more affordable, allowing more consumers to enjoy high-quality vehicles and promoting the development of green transportation. For many Taiwanese who care about price, the idea of ​​buying a car in Japan may have quietly sprouted in their minds.

KFC culture on Christmas Eve in Japan: Fried chicken becomes an indispensable holiday delicacy In Japan, the arrival of Christmas Eve every year is not just a romantic holiday, but also a special day closely related to fried chicken. Behind this phenomenon lies a profound cultural influence and successful business strategy, with KFC being the most representative example, becoming the "traditional food" on Christmas Eve in Japan. Why do Japanese eat fried chicken on Christmas Eve? Japan's Christmas culture is somewhat different from that of Western countries. In Japan, Christmas is not a religious holiday, but more of a season full of romance and warmth. In the 1970s, Japan's Christmas culture had not yet taken shape, and there were no special holiday food traditions. At this time, KFC keenly seized this business opportunity. In 1974, KFC launched a campaign called "Christmas ni Kentucky" (Eat KFC on Christmas), which successfully linked fried chicken with Christmas. The ad depicts a heartwarming scene of family and friends sitting around a dining table, enjoying hot fried chicken. Since roast turkey is often the main dish for Christmas in the West, and turkey was not popular in Japan at that time, KFC cleverly used fried chicken as a substitute. This strategy successfully impressed the Japanese people, and gradually made "eating fried chicken on Christmas Eve" a popular culture. Christmas Eve sales frenzy Every Christmas season, KFC's sales reach its peak of the year. According to statistics, KFC's sales in December account for about 30% of the annual sales, and the turnover on Christmas Eve is even more astonishing. Many consumers even need to book Christmas packages weeks in advance to avoid missing out on this festive "necessity". KFC’s Christmas set meal usually includes a fried chicken bucket, salad, cake, champagne drinks, etc., which not only meets the holiday celebration needs but also provides one-stop convenient service. Every December, KFC's advertisements are full of festive atmosphere. Whether it is the image of Santa Claus or the ringing sound in the background music, they further strengthen this cultural symbol. Social and cultural influences The trend of eating KFC on Christmas Eve is not only a business success story, but also reflects Japan's ability to innovate when accepting foreign cultures. The Japanese are good at localizing foreign customs and integrating them into their own culture. For example, Christmas in Japan is more of a holiday for couples to spend romantic time together or for family gatherings, rather than a religious ceremony as in Europe and the United States. In this context, fried chicken, a food that is both convenient and delicious, becomes an ideal choice. In addition, this trend has also affected Asian countries outside of Japan. Some places influenced by Japanese culture, such as South Korea or Taiwan, have also gradually begun to associate fried chicken with Christmas. Conclusion Starting in 1974, KFC changed the way the Japanese celebrate Christmas with a clever advertising campaign. Nowadays, the aroma of fried chicken has almost become an iconic presence on the streets of Japan every Christmas Eve. KFC's success lies not only in the deliciousness of its food, but also in its deep understanding of Japanese culture and the creation of a new festival tradition. This phenomenon is not only a classic example of commercial marketing, but also reflects the unique charm of the fusion of Japanese culture and foreign culture. For the Japanese, Christmas Eve without fried chicken is like losing the soul of the holiday. This unique food culture has also become a highlight for many tourists to experience Japanese culture during Christmas.

A chain of Jinrui Minamenrui in Osaka that has unbearable lines Minamen🍜 Opening in September at Seven Park Tenmi❕ so I went there. As expected of Minamen, the noodles are chewy, and the soup is also carefully made and it's the best (*｀ω´)b The bamboo shoots are firm, and the char siu is delicious too🤍 It looks luxurious and is worth eating!! ! The main store has a huge line, so it's nice to be able to eat without having to wait☺︎︎︎︎ Counter and table seats available Seven Park Tenmi 1st floor food court #Jinrui Minamenrui #Minamen #FuriTabi

Price💰: About 800 yen Attention‼️: This is the perfect place for those days when you really want to eat garlic! If you want to eat the regular size, choose the small size. The portions are huge! The bowl is filled with Chinese cabbage and ramen! I always go here when I want to eat garlic! Be careful if you have plans the next day⚠️ Recommendation👌: 4 1. I won't go again! 2. Pretty average 3. Very good 4. So good I'd recommend it to someone! ⁡ ⚠️This is the situation when I visited. #0yentravel

📍 MALASADA TOKYO Malasada Donuts ━━━━━━━️📝Products received━━━━━━━━━ Rich cream malasada donuts 400 yen Custard malasada donuts 400 yen Guava nectar 330 yen Mango orange 330 yen (Drinks 🥤 100 yen off when combined with a donut!) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Once you try it, you'll be hooked❕ Chewy on the outside, juicy on the inside!!! Malasadas, a popular Hawaiian dessert, have arrived in Osaka ☺️✨️✨️ Located in the food court on the first floor of Kawachi Matsubara Aeon Town 🥰 The cream and custard are rich and plentiful 🧁🤍 A treat dessert 🤍 I want to eat it again! ☺️ The box is cute, so it's perfect as a gift😊 We had it at a seat in the food court✨️ ━━━━━━━️✍️Store information━━━━━━━━━ 📮 1F Aeon Town Matsubara Store, 4-1154 Shindo, Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture ☎ 072-284-8952 🅿️ Available (Aeon parking lot) 🚉 1,173m from Kawachi Matsubara Station 🕰️ 10:00 - 21:00 L.O. 20:30 #malasadatokyo #gourmetosaka #osakasweets #matsubaracitygourmet #matsubarasweets #kawachimatsubaragourmet #kawachimatsubarasweets #kawachitenmi #kawachimatsubara #matsubaraaeon #osakamasalada #masaladatokyo #hawaii #donuts #osakadonuts #followback #likeback #gourmettrip #0yentravel

Osaka 🇯🇵 Matsubara 👀 A jungle-like home center where you can find anything 🌴 The moment you enter, it feels like a jungle The interior is exciting, like you're in a theme park 🌴✨ Looking over the high ceilings, there are palm trees 🌴 that are several meters tall for sale 😂👏👏 There are also other things like a large fountain ⛲️ A home center where you can find anything and it's fun! ✨ #Travelingwithme #HandsmanMatsubara #Shopping #MatsubaraCity 📍Address: 1139 Shindo 4-chome, Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture 580-0015 🕰️Business hours 7:00-22:00

#Japan and Korea Spring Good Place Japanese chain sushi restaurant Kura sushi, the price is really cheap, mostly more than 100 yen a plate, the expensive is not more than 300 yen a plate, do not think the price is cheap, it is really good, better than Sushiro, many places have branches through to try, very high value for money

#Japan-Korea Spring Good Places The largest tool supermarket in Kansai, Matsuhara Handsman, inside whether flowers and trees, tools soil, building materials, daily necessities, the shop area is large, at least can walk half a day, upstairs coffee shop, next door AEON department store, restaurants, easy to go, large parking. 〒580-0015 1139, Shindo 4-chome, Matsuhara-shi, Osaka Prefecture

Nunose Shrine in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture. It is about a 5-minute walk from Nunose Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line. This shrine has a legend related to cloth and is praised as the "god of exterminating poisonous insects." It is said to bring good luck in recovery from illness, protection from misfortune, success in love, traffic safety, and business prosperity. It is also famous for its "Ichihara Hiroko Love Fortune." I also went to draw this fortune. Ichihara Hiroko is a Japanese contemporary artist. Her work, which has the theme of "love and laughter," features impressive words written in bold Gothic font, and is a work that will be deeply engraved in your memory once you see it. The unique feature of this "Ichihara Hiroko Love Fortune" is that there are no good or bad fortunes such as great luck or medium luck. You can receive Ichihara Hiroko's straightforward words. Although it is called "Love Fortune-telling," it is said that it does not only refer to "love" between a man and a woman. It expresses "love" between things related to you, such as family, friends, work, company, hobbies, etc., and it is an interesting fortune-telling slip because one word can be interpreted in various ways. [Nunose Shrine] Address: 2-4-11 Kitashinmachi, Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture Visiting and awarding hours: 9:00-17:00 *The awarding office is closed on Mondays #Domestic travel #Osaka #Osaka sightseeing #Osaka trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Ichihara Hiroko Love Fortune-telling #Love Fortune-telling