Nagoya Family Travel Tips: Avoid These Pitfalls! (Part 2) ๐
๐ Nagoya Port Aquarium (Family-Friendly) ๐ณ Orca whales leap out of the water, splashing the front row and drenching the audience (the kids are super excited!). ๐๐ธ Penguin parades are only available in winter, with indoor displays during summer. Our guide helped secure front-row seats for the orca show 30 minutes in advance (while we leisurely strolled around with the kids), which was incredibly nice! ๐ โ Tips for a Stress-Free Visit: Arrive 40 minutes early for the orca show (or purchase priority seats for 500 yen per person). The aquarium is heavily air-conditioned, so bring a jacket. ๐๐ธ At the exit, the dolphin-shaped chocolate ice cream is a must-try! ๐ฆ Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Perfect for Little Ones) ๐ฆ Giraffes bend down to eat carrots from children's hands, with their eyelashes clearly visible. ๐๐ธ The zoo and botanical garden cover 3 kilometers of walkingโbring a stroller or you'll be exhausted! ๐ โ Honest Advice: Carrots are 100 yen per bag (limited to two bags per person) and sell out by 2 p.m. Prioritize the western area with kids (children's petting zoo + mini train), as the eastern area has steep hills. ๐๐ธFor great photos, sit on the benches to the right of the flamingo area to avoid backlighting. ๐ธ Osaka Wholesale Market (Great for Photos) ๐ Must-see spots: The red lantern alley next to the kimono shop (perfect light at 4 p.m. for stunning photos). ๐๐ธOverhyped: The 3000 yen gold leaf ice cream, which tastes worse than convenience store options. ๐ฆ โ Down-to-Earth Tips: Stock up on 100 yen coins for the gacha machines (some only accept change). Beware of "duty-free shops" on the street, often run by Chinese owners with inflated prices. ๐ฐ ๐๐ธ Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology ๐ A boy's paradise: Robots assemble a car in just 5 minutes, leaving kids wide-eyed in amazement. ๐๐ธNot recommended for: Children under 6, who can only watch and not interact, making it boring for little ones. #Nagoya ๐ฟ
