Osaka Castle Park in the Evening Was Peaceful

Osaka Castle Park in the Evening Was Peaceful

If you’re looking for a spot to just relax in Osaka then I think you’re going to love Osaka Castle Park. I was able to … Read more

The Dotonbori River Cruise in Osaka Gave Me a Different View

The Dotonbori River Cruise in Osaka Gave Me a Different View

Having experienced the Osaka Wonder Cruise, I think it’s quite possibly one of the most underrated attractions in Osaka. Now I know that it’s quite … Read more

The Hidden Garden Within Kasuga Taisha - Manyou Botanical Garden

The Hidden Garden Within Kasuga Taisha – Manyou Botanical Garden

While it might not have the same name recall as Kyoto, Nara does feature plenty of areas like Manyou Botanical Garden that can also be … Read more

The Most Beautiful Night Walk in Osaka - teamLab Botanical Garden

The Most Beautiful Night Walk in Osaka – teamLab Botanical Garden

I would argue that there’s no landmark in Osaka that best exemplifies its exciting mix of tradition and modern sensibilities than teamLab Botanical Garden. While … Read more

Whale Sharks, Penguins, and More at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Whale Sharks, Penguins, and More at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

If you enjoy marine life then I would highly recommend visiting Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan if you happen to be in the city. I had the … Read more

What's Inside the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum in Osaka

What's Inside the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum in Osaka

If you happen to be visiting the Umeda Sky Building in Kyoto then I think you’d do well to check out the Koji Kinutani Tenku … Read more

City skyline illuminated at night

Worth the Trip? Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory in Osaka

My visit to the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory was not only memorable but well worth the time and money. I managed … Read more

A Day with the Animals at Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

A Day with the Animals at Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

After my visit to Shitennoji Temple, I immediately headed to Tennoji Zoo to spend some time with the animals there. If you read my writeup … Read more

A Temple Walk Before the Zoo - Shitennoji in Osaka

A Temple Walk Before the Zoo – Shitennoji in Osaka

Shitennoji was perhaps one of the more impressive “modern” Buddhist temples that I had the chance to visit in Osaka. Okay, it's not really modern … Read more

From Steam to Shinkansen - A Morning at the Kyoto Railway Museum

From Steam to Shinkansen – A Morning at the Kyoto Railway Museum

The Kyoto Railway Museum has to be one of the city’s most underrated landmarks. Often overshadowed by Kyoto’s historic temples and shrines, the museum is … Read more

Kyoto Tower at Night - Christmas Lights and City Views from Above

Kyoto Tower at Night – Christmas Lights and City Views from Above

If you plan to go to Kyoto Tower then I implore you to visit at night. Quite possibly the most prominent building in the city’s … Read more