• Whispers of the Orient
    Welcome to Osaka! They love their aquarium!
    Nice view of the castle, eight stories highPretty gold emperors decoration found at the castleMore gold incorporated in the castleReally nice photo of the castle from the moatStone carvingBetter view of the size of the moatThe walls are enormous, set without mortarPeekaboo view of the castle through the main gateStairs to the Osaka Museum of HistoryFunny characters climbing up the buildingTempozan ferris wheelFun party boat in the harborGuests freezing their butts off as we left OsakaNice overview of the Osaka HarborBye bye Osaka!Enjoying the sail...

    Osaka, Japan

    March 19, 2025, Philippine Sea ⋅ 🌬 45 °F

    We are finally visiting the Osaka Castle! We met our guide outside in the freezing weather. Possibility of snow! It was worth it. Our guide gave us a detailed history lesson of the emperors, shoguns and how the castles were a part of this history. Hot tub after. Leaving Osaka for Hiroshima.Read more