Local Guide

Sara Izumi
Gourmet traveler who loves pandas

Izumi is a gourmet traveler who loves pandas. She even chooses her travel destinations for their delicious food. She also enjoys having drinks with her meals on her travels. Her favorite drink is craft beer, and she is currently a Staff/staff member of the craft beer bar "Yona Yona Moonwalk! She feels fulfilled every day in a job that allows her to put her love to use. When she has time, she enjoys looking at pictures of pandas and going to the zoo!

OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts
 From early morning to late night. 5 recommended restaurants to stop by around Kansai Airport

Conveniently located just a minute's walk from Rinku Town Station, one stop from Kansai International Airport, and a free shuttle bus service to the airport is also available. With the concept of "Sorachika, Fun Time," the hotel not only offers convenient functions as an airport hotel, but also provides you with a fulfilling time that will raise your spirits before you go on your trip and after you return.

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Local Guide FAQ

What do you recommend (places, experiences, food) in the area?

For sightseeing in Osaka, you cannot miss Tsutenkaku Tower and the Shinsaibashi area! If you are in the area around OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts, I recommend the Aozora Market where you can enjoy freshly caught seafood dishes!

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Please sneak in some hole-in-the-wall places that you know because you live there.

(1) Ebuno Izuminomori Hall/Izumisano City
The main indoor venue is for concerts, but the cherry blossoms outside are at their best from late March to early April. Locals are enjoying cherry blossom viewing under the cherry trees, strolling around the area, and relaxing in a space with a different atmosphere from the tourist attractions.

(2) Restaurant Izuminomori/Izumisano City
If you are hungry after exploring the area around Ebuno Izuminomori Hall, this is the place for you. The restaurant offers a morning menu and a lunch menu, and we recommend the set meal using "Inunaki" pork, which is a Senshu brand!

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Tell us about your most memorable trip, with whom and where you went!

When I was in my early 20s, I had a memorable 4-day/3-night solo trip to Okinawa. I made all the arrangements for my itinerary by myself, including airline tickets and hotels. It was fun from the planning stage, and I was able to travel at my own pace and without any restrictions. This experience led me to travel not only with family and friends, but also often on my own.

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What do you do on your days off?

I like to watch travel videos posted on SNS at home and visit local cafes and beer restaurants. I sometimes take long vacations and travel domestically and internationally. Recently, I am addicted to finding and drinking local beer in my travel destinations.

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Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?

I always bring a mobile battery and a shopping bag. I carry a mobile battery with me both in Japan and overseas, because the charge gets low when I am doing research on my phone or taking photos and videos. Shopping bags are used when buying souvenirs locally. Since I carry more luggage on the way back than on the way there, I carry these as well.

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