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The natural environments of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the volcanic perimeter which surrounds the Pacific Ocean, have been recreated in 14 separate exhibits and populated with over 35,000 specimens representing 380 species in... more
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HeatherN said
…On my penultimate day in Japan, Jas and me went to the Osaka aquarium, ostensibly for me to gawk… continue reading »
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If you are looking for a place to relax your body, then this spa is highly recommended. It somewhat resembles an inner-city resort. In total, there are 16 different kinds of spas and open baths originating in 11 different count... more
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Sara FJ Brayshaw said
…!On the Sunday we headed to “Spa World” which is a HUGE building with loads of onsen! We spent the afternoon… continue reading »
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Together with its east and west wings, which are joined by a catwalk in the middle and a solarium of sorts at its peak, the Umeda Sky Building rises 170 meters from the ground and provides some of the most stunning views of Osa... more
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Phil & Kristin said
… of Japan. We went up in the Umeda Sky Building, which kind of looks like something from outerspace… continue reading »
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Building a Ferris wheel into the upper floors of a shopping mall in the middle of an enormous city was a bold and brilliant idea. The Hep Five Ferris Wheel, named so because it is in/on the Hep Five shopping center just beside... more
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The sprawling park surrounding Osaka Castle actually sees far more visitors than the actual castle itself. It is easy to understand why, given its beauty, especially during certain seasons. To the east, there is a grove of abou... more
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Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the most famous shrines in Japan—so much so that shrines with similar names can be found all over the country. This shrine has a very long history and is widely venerated as the home of the guardian d... more
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Ask Osakans what more than anything else symbolizes their city and the majority will tell you with pride that it is the Tsutenkaku Tower. Although the original tower, which was built in 1912, was destroyed in 1943, it was rebui... more
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A park this exquisite tends to bring tourists and visitors rather than citizens looking for a place to lounge around and relax - though they do come as well. There are of course plenty of open areas with flowers and greenery bu... more
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At 256 meters tall, the WTC Cosmo Tower is the second tallest building in Japan. While it is filled with offices, the 55th floor provides a 360 degree, unbridled view of the city and its surroundings--easily the best view in th... more
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The zoo is located in Tennoji Park, southwest of the Shitenno-ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The park also has a circular garden called Keitakuen. The Tennoji Zoo, opened in 1915, houses 1,401 animals,... more
Osaka Travel Experiences
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Kyoto
We got the bullet train (or Shinkansen) from Toyko to Kyoto which impressively sped (25kmph)through the city and countryside in just... Continue reading »
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The Pola Museum and the train
Today was my last day in Hakone. I even took time to do a bit of yoga this morning. One last soak ( I swear it does wonders f... Continue reading »
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Kyoto - Fountains and Philosophers
Day three in Japan was the first of three day trips to Kyoto, after frantically running back and forth and up and down the Kyoto train st... Continue reading »
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Kyoto, land of many temples and gardens
We took the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto Saturday morning, arriving at 11:45am. It was a 2.5 hour ride, very comfo... Continue reading »
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Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets
I took a train to neighboring Kameoka to catch the Hozu-gawa Kudari, a boat ride down the Hozu-gawa River. The ride was relaxing an... Continue reading »
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