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…

The Abeno Harukas is building in Osaka with a sky corridor where you can see the city from 60 floors above the ground level. The corridor is full of extremely high glass windows, giving you a 360 degree view of the city and beyond. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Abeno Harakas The observatory is open from 9am until 10pm and it’s 300 metres up. You can buy your tickets online, or at the gate. It wasn’t busy when went, so we bought them when…

The Osaka Aquarium! This place was packed – school students, tourists, and families – but so worth the experience. Hey, we had snacks at Family Mart before entering and while we were sitting waiting for our check-in time Bryce and I got interviewed by some local high school students. It was neat – we got asked questions on why were visiting, where we were from, and what we liked most about Osaka. Okay, time to check out some photos. Osaka Aquarium First tip, be sure…

Team Lab Botanical Gardens in Osaka is stunning! Lights transform this seemingly simple garden into a bright interactive oasis that looks like wonder. We visited last November and it was a cool night, so dress comfortably so you can take your time. Okay, let’s check out some photos – my favourite part was the Van Gogh inspired screens. Team Lab Botanical Gardens When you first walk in you’ll notice the lights under the trees are playing in time with the music. Be sure you follow…