Today I’m gonna share my trip to this place called Spain Village in Japan. Sounds kinda weird, right? A Spanish village in Japan? I thought the same thing when I first heard about it. So, naturally, I just had to check it out.

First off, I booked my tickets online. Saved me some time, didn’t have to queue up and all that. Then I hopped on a train from Osaka, it was a bit of a journey – took me like 3 hours, but it was a scenic ride. I passed by some cute little towns and lots of green fields. It was a nice little escape from the city hustle.
When I finally arrived, I grabbed a map from the entrance, just to get my bearings. The place is pretty big, it’s like a small town in itself. I started walking around, and man, it really does feel like you’re in Spain. The buildings, the streets, even the little shops, they all got that Spanish vibe.
The Cool Stuff I Saw
- Parque Espana: This is the main part, it’s a theme park with rides and shows. I’m not a huge fan of rollercoasters, but I watched a flamenco show, which was pretty awesome.
- Santacruz Street: It’s this street lined with shops selling Spanish stuff – ceramics, souvenirs, you name it. I picked up a couple of things for my friends back home.
- Restaurants: Okay, the food. I tried paella, obviously, and it was decent. Not exactly like the one I had in Barcelona, but hey, it’s Japan, so I wasn’t expecting it to be 100% authentic.
I spent the whole day there, just wandering around, taking photos, and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s a nice place to visit if you want a little taste of Spain without actually going to Spain. Plus, it’s kinda fun to see how the Japanese interpret another culture.
By the end of the day, I was pretty tired. I took the train back to Osaka, reflecting on the day. It was definitely a unique experience, one that I’ll remember for a while. It’s kinda like a mini-vacation within a vacation.
Would I go back? Probably, yeah. There are still some things I didn’t get to see, like the castle and some of the other shows. And I wouldn’t mind another plate of that paella.
