Osaka eats! We had some of the best eats – from street food to soba, this place has awesome (totally awesome) food. I’ll share the restaurants we visited, the snack places, and a lot of photos of food! Okay, let’s check this out. Restaurants Snacks I know, I know – we had fries at McDonald’s! When you’re travelling internationally, sometimes you just feel like a little piece of home. The fries were so good. Kyoto Eats First up, soba and tempura. So good. Like the…

Dotonbori – it’s a neighbourhood in Osaka that’s full of life, neon, and tourists. Basically, it’s energy with street eats and nifty shops. We spent about an hour here, people watching, grabbing a coffee and checking out some of the stores. Okay – let’s take a peek at some of the photos that captivate the liveliness of Dotonbori. Dotonbori First up, it’s super easy to get here on the metro – so there really isn’t a reason why you shouldn’t check it out. Historically, it’s…

Osaka Castle is 100% worth checking out – it’s stunning. It’s full of history and the view from the top is magical. Really, even if you’re not into towers and city views like me, it’s still quite special. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Oh, and note the landscaping – it’s wild, yet plays second fiddle to the castle itself. Osaka Castle First, when you embark on the castle grounds, you’ll be met with an intimidating wall, a fortis, if you will. It’s big, it’s…

The Tennoji Zoo is in Osaka, Japan. It’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours exploring the animals and enjoying the sun. The zoo isn’t big and I didn’t see any giraffes – well, I did see some equipment with giraffe spots, yet that doesn’t count. The lions were chill and the turtles were hungry. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Tennoji Zoo First up, the entrance. The Tennoji Zoo is pretty basic, and with no lines on an early Monday morning, just…