The Kaiyukan Aquarium is one of the largest ones in the world and boasts a huge tank containing a 10m whale shark. This photo shows a close-up of a 2m Manta ray.
Some deep sea creatures ... and one of my biggest fans - the little girl always tried to get photographed :-)
Japanese people seem to love ferry wheels and roller coasters. The Tennoji Festival gate contains a shopping centre, a huge spa bath and a roller coaster going all around it.
If you like shopping Osaka is the place for you - this shopping mall is more than 4km long and is one of the longest ones in Japan (and probably in the world).
Osaka (Nakanoshima area) at night. In contrast to most other big cities in the world Osaka seems to be completely safe.
If you use the local lunch places food in Japan is very cheap - nobody speaks English in those establishments, but just point at the dish you like. Everything I ate was delicious and the service was extreemly quick and friendly.
The Osaka castle has been completely restored and the buidling and surrounding park are very beautiful. However, don't waste your money entering it - the inside is modern and the exhibits are dissapointing.
The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular 173m high rise building in the Kita district. The two main towers are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor which offers great views of the city.
From the top of the Umeda Sky Building you discover lots of interesting views .. such as this high way lane going straight through a building.
Space in precious in Japan and you can find playgrounds, ferry wheels and tennis courts on the top of buildings.
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