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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
Real Travelers who've been here
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
Real Travelers who've been here
dan_krekel said
… attraction for me was the Umeda Sky Building and its observatory. Upon reaching the building I noticed… continue reading »
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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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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
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The biggest selection of martinis and tasty food is what Cinquecento offers. Moreover the food is value for money so you can have your fill and be happy. This is an ideal stopover for those who want to down a few drinks before... more
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Bunraku puppetry began in Osaka in the 17th century as a popular rather than aristocratic form of entertainment. This fascinating art is a combination and fusion of samisen (three-string banjo) music, puppetry and chanting. The... more
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The Modern Transportation Museum exhibits locomotives and other means of transportation, to aid in the study of traffic science. Founded in 1962, the museum presents the rapid technological progress made by the railway, with em... more
Ashiya 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 Ancient Capital
From Osaka we moved south east to the ancient capital city of Nara, only 45 minutes away by train. Often overlooked by the crowds rushing... 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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Osaka
Having visited Peter’s work and talked to one of his secretaries about the ferry to Korea, we jumped on the train again to Osaka. O... Continue reading »
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Takayama and Kyoto
In the morning I walked around the Miya-gawa River which runs through the center of Takayama. At two locations there were Morning M... Continue reading »
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