Osaka and Nara, Japan

After Kyoto, we went to Osaka which was about 1 hour from Kyoto by train. We stayed in the Namba area near Dotonbori which is a famous tourist area. Dotonbori is kind of like Causeway Bay area in Hong Kong. So many people, stores, restaurants, etc.

There is a climbing wall on the side of this building.

 Check out the wheels on this bike.

A river runs in the middle of Osaka.Here is day and night photo.

Random hotel front.

I found a new love for gyoza which are fried dumplings. And washed down with beer.

We found sad looking Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head figures.

Cool church sticking out.

We did a day trip to Nara to see the deer park since we had our fill of temples and shrines. But of course there were still temples to see in Nara.

 

Wishes!

 

 

 

Nara deer park. So there are just wild deer wandering around the park. People feed them, pet them, and take many pictures.

Our  favorite food in Osaka was Okonomiyaki which is a savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. Most restaurants have you cooked your own. However, we didn't want to screw it up so we convinced the restaurant to cook for us. They were delicious!!!

Leaving Osaka to go to the airport and back to Hong Kong we got to ride on a Star Wars train.

 

Sad to see the week end. We had such a good trip and I love Japan!