Osaka city had the trees illuminated from dusk which made a beautiful scene of the main road at night. Sunset was 5pm.
Dotonburi foodies area at night was busy with people tasting local street food. In the daytime it was less crowded and we enjoyed a good meal inside a restaurant with our guide explaining the different dishes.
Lots of designer shops.
We found our own way into the city from ...
We took the Kyoto on your own transportation. We were very confused as to why the excursion left so late when we docked the previous evening. Kyoto is not small and we only had time to see two sites - the Bamboo forest and the Nijo Castle. I was planning on spending the night in Kyoto, but canceled because they could not tell me when they would return our passports. Again a failure in ...
Very easy to use underground trains , we visited the Mint museum , out of station cross river then walk beside the river you then arrive at the mint we just missed the cherry blossom here by a day but it was still good to see. Then back on underground to Osaka Castle very good day. ...
Only had 1/2 hour, then back on bus to go to "shop" not as advertised and paid for. Got to see barely anything at shrine. Not worth it at all ...