Hirakata Park

Warteschlangen waren gut, wir mussten pro Fahrt nur 5-10 Minuten warten. Der Freizeitpark hat ein eher nostalgisches Flair, gut zum Fotografieren und um Kinder mitzubringen. Einziger Nachteil war das heiße Wetter, da der Park größtenteils im Freien war. Die Klook-Buchung verlief reibungslos, einfach den QR-Code am Eingang scannen, um den Park zu betreten.

This trip to Osaka happened to coincide with rainy weather, and there was even a typhoon warning. Initially, I was a bit worried: traveling with three children, bad weather really makes me fear that the entire itinerary will be ruined. But fortunately, the tour guide we met this time, Mr. Wang Hongfu, was truly professional and very thoughtful. As soon as we met at 9 AM, Mr. Wang reminded us that it might start raining around 3 PM. So, he quickly assessed the situation for us and flexibly adjusted the itinerary. In the end, not only were we not affected by the rain, but the children also had a super fun time! We still successfully went to Nara Park to feed the deer and also arranged to play at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park. The entire itinerary was perfectly planned; the children had fun, the adults weren't too tired, and we also avoided the more inconvenient rainy periods. Even more thoughtfully, Mr. Wang also took us to a 100-yen shop to buy raincoats, using the cheapest and most practical way to ensure that everyone wouldn't be disappointed even if it rained. This was a huge plus, especially for mothers traveling with children. Meeting a tour guide who thinks ahead for guests like this really brings a lot of peace of mind. Besides our family of four, there were five other foreign travelers with us on this trip. Everyone had a great time along the way, and the atmosphere was excellent. We even took a group photo at the end, which became a lovely and rare memory from the journey. Mr. Wang was not only friendly but also proactively helped everyone record videos and take photos, capturing wonderful moments for the children and the foreign grandmother. This feeling of not just following a rigid itinerary but genuinely caring for every traveler left a deep impression. What touched me the most was that later, the rain in Osaka got heavier, and I was alone with three children, with only two umbrellas and a few raincoats. When we got off the car, Mr. Wang saw that we didn't have enough rain gear and actually offered us his own umbrella. At that moment, I truly felt a sense of "sending charcoal in snowy weather" (providing timely help). What is most precious in travel is often not how many attractions you visit, but meeting people who make you feel cared for and understood. We are truly grateful to Mr. Wang Hongfu this time for allowing us to have a very happy, smooth, and warm little trip to the Osaka suburbs, even when we encountered rain. I sincerely give him a five-star recommendation to everyone. If you plan a day trip to Osaka, Nara, and Ikoma Sanjo in the future, I highly recommend finding Mr. Wang Hongfu, especially for families with children; it will truly bring a lot of peace of mind.