D11T Kyoto-Osaka

Travelled to Osaka Castle and did tour. Best castle so far on tour. White and Green color scheme. Rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada 1620-29. Originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. 360 deg views from 8th flr. Long walk from car park with extensive moats and grounds.
On to Dotonbori District shopping mall. 'Chaos Mall' as our guide called it. Restaurants and shops built along a canal and massive undercover Mall crossing the canal. Unique ferris wheel built into building front along the canal
On to Umeda Sky Building and travelled to the top viewing area via a glass elevator and external escalators to 35th flr viewing area. Climbed stairs to a circular open air viewing area with 360 deg views of Kyoto city. Checked into Hotel Vischio on arrival in Amagasaki opp stnRead more