Day trip to Osaka

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Today we utilized our trusty JR Rail Passes and went to Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. Osaka is the site of the Osaka Castle, a beautifully rebuilt castle filled with a lovely museum and a great view of the city. afterwards we enjoyed some regional food before coming back to Kyoto to find the WW2 memorial, a temple, and an interesting shopping area.


It’s been a long day - the sites here are largely spread out so while it might take a bit to get where you are going , it’s worth it.




Tomorrow back to Tokyo and then back to the US.

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Photos

Okonomiyaki
This is a regional dish Osaka is known for, it’s amazing. Dating back to the Samurai period, these savory dishes are made with different ingredients depending on what you like.

Dust bunny Turturo
This is a famous character In Japanese cartoons.

The Ryōzen Kannon memorial
The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the dead of the Pacific (War WW2)

Kodaiji Temple
The remaining pics are of the temple and surrounding area

Statues of Hideyoshi and Nene
Touch them for good luck in marriage

Temmangu Ox
Oxen are messengers of a deity and will ease your suffering if you touch them.

Shopping district
Built to appear like an old village