I STAYED IN THE MOST DANGEROUS AREA OF OSAKA | Exploring The Notorious Nishinari District

Nishinari is well known by locals as the most dangerous area of Osaka. But just how dangerous is it? After spending a whole week staying in a hotel there, I thought I would share my experience, as well as join a tour that goes deeper into the district to some areas that I probably wouldn't want to go to alone... especially at night. Nishinari definitely has a different feel to it compared to the rest of the city, but I think that's what kind of gives it its charm and makes you look at Japan in a new light. Join me on this tour as we walk around the district, talk about some taboo topics in Japanese culture and give you some insight of how people here live. Hope you enjoy the video!

*I highly recommend this travel health insurance because you don't have to pay out of pocket for your medical expenses and they have very reasonably priced long term plans. You can buy the packages for shorter trips as well, but they're especially fantastic for digital nomads and nomads who want regular health insurance when they are abroad. I am an affiliate of this company, but of course use the plans myself.

The Music I Use In My Videos - Epidemic Sound

**************************************************************

- Equipment I Use To Film Videos -

*** FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***

**************************************************************

*** I USE AFFILIATE LINKS ***
Affiliate links do not cost you as the consumer any more than you would normally pay, but it does offer a kickback to the person who initiated the sale. This allows me to financially continue to be able to make content for you and I only endorse products I genuinely love. Any sponsored content will be stated as so.

Lots of love xx
Alina

[MrRolandMichel]

Very well done and engaging! It was very nice of him to let you film his Tour, made for interesting viewing!
Stayed in Nishinari-ku back in '19 and never felt unsafe, or even a little nervous... though it might help that I am a 6'3" former US Marine and walk with a sense of purpose and strength, or so I am told by my lovely Better Half, Alan... but, who knows?!

[joshmos]

I didn't know ANY of this but had 2 concerts in Osaka this past June and because of being on a very tight budget I stayed in Nishinari...at HOTEL LUCKY!!! 😅 I had to research this area after because I was so shocked at the area...this is a great video!

[nelstalgic]

i stayed in Nishinari area on my past Japan visit, not knowing or aware that area of Osaka is “dangerous”. i had a great deal on the hotel i stayed at and the food around the area is way cheaper ✨👍🏼✨. i had a great time there

[ShadowPuppet]

great video, you have an awesome video😊🎉🎉, I will be moving to Osaka, Japan soon

[videogamedeveloperplus]

Hi Alina, Video is very informative and perfect guide for the visitors. I felt scary while watching this video and kept thinking the group of visitors along with you. You are doing worthwhile because you are not sharing the information but also your experience. Going to watch your next video. Thanks.

[PommeVanille]

Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to see more videos about japan

[tanunpas]

Well, that area was a little bit dangerous 30 years ago but gradually it became much more safe. Osaka is one of the most growing city in Japan now.

[briannabee]

Such a fascinating look into a famous area! Thank you so much for sharing luv! 💖💖

[johngonzalez]

Hi Alina, I have been told that Japan 🇯🇵 is a beautiful country. Saludos desde Miami, Florida, USA 🇺🇲

[RyuSaga]

So.. while i was going to Univerty in Japan, i visited my gf in Osaka and stayed near that area... apparently i wandered in the Nishinari shoutengai by accident... and i remember there was barely anyone... it was very eary... but intriguing at the same time.. fascinating really..
Very informative video! Really enjoyed your take on the area.

[costasworldofmusicmemories]

Hello Alina, It looked like an interesting tour of Nishinari District. Harriet and I have been to Osaka but not that district. Did you dine at all in the district? Like any big city in the world, it has
It's red-light district . Thank you Alina for the wonderful tour with the guide. Sending you much love and affection❤❤❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

[NormanF]

The safety in Japan is on a level you don’t find in the West. Violent crime is virtually unheard of. A lot of that’s due to the fact in Asian cultures our obsession with personal identity is frowned on. Family, clan and the country come first. A very different way of doing things that keeps people in bounds. Nishinari as shown in your video is in stark contrast to the dangerous hoods of American cities. Its literally like the difference between day and night.

[noname-dkri]

Nishinari has recently been working to improve the city. It was a dangerous city probably decades ago. There are several places like Nishinari in Japan, and those places usually have cheap hotels where day laborers stay. I once stayed in such a place in Tokyo about 10 ＋years ago, but the atmosphere of the people staying there was so scary that I could not leave my room... Perhaps such generation will be much less in another 10 years. Such a town with many day laborers is called "do-ya-gai (ドヤ街)" in Japanese, but I think it is hardly heard anymore.

[Uncle_Samn]

Hey Alina, Hope you're having a blast there majority of vids from Japan are from Urban areas, If it's not big of a hassle you should check out the country side of Japan.
God bless and stay safe.

[luigibenni]

Interesting video about a less known side of Japan, you succeeded in doing something original. Fun fact, Luca is an Italian name and your guide spoke English with venetian accent.

[pinoi]

This tour seems more fun than the one I took in Osaka.

[gediminasmurauskas]

Hi Alina! Be safe, not sorry. You have learned well from your experience in Colombia. Enjoy Japan!

[takashinishida]

Welcome back to Japan! Nishinari Distinct was first developed as an amusement center in Osaka symbolizing the Tsutenkaku Tower. But the area had been left behind as northern Namba and Umeda distincts flourished. Nishinari became the temporary residence for migrant day-workers. That's why everything is so cheap there. Now renovation works are going on there and cheap lodgings are changing into backpackers' hostels.

[mochikg]

Compared to downtown overseas, it is incomparably very safe. I don't own a pistol. There is no town in Japan where you can't go out at night. Nishinari is also a town of low-income workers, not a slum.

[huapiavesyviajes]

such a fascinating look into a famous area! Thank you so much for sharing