soubriquet 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 It's nearly time to return my boys to Perth, and I'm going to be flying via Osaka. The return flight brings me in at around 8.00 am, and the bus leaves for Yamagata at about 8.00 pm. What to do for the day? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 find a blue tarp somewhere and crawl under it for the day. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Sorry I don't know about Osaka, but that went quick didn't it? Did it for you soubs? Hope you enjoyed it. PS You are flying too? Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Tough call Soub. I guess they're flying through Kansai? Unless you're flying in or out of Itami airport, there's probably no reason to go into Osaka city. I don't dislike Osaka but it's massive and tiring, as you can imagine. Better to go into Kyoto or Kobe if Kansai is your hub. Osaka's a little closer but you'll probably spend all you time wandering around aimlessly, spending lots of money on nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Kobe is nicer mate...though further from the airport but the limo bus takes like an hour or so... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 erm, I managed to kill 4 hours eating and drinking in the afternoon in Osaka, by the canal, but then I had to head back to the hotel for sleeps. Maybe you could do the same but head back to Kansai for the sleep on the benches. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Maybe I'll follow Bushpig's advice then. Buy a litre of shochu, find a park and a blue tarp.... OK, so make it Kyoto or Kobe. How about museums and galleries? I'm inclined towards science and technology, but kulcha is ok too. We have another week. It's been a lot of fun, but the end is nigh. Everyone's a little downbeat now, and they are getting very clingy. Yes, I'm flying to Perth, and the trip is going to take 5 days. Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I know what you mean... things always feel a little strange and restless in the last few days with my family when I'm about to come back to Japan. Hard to describe the feeling. Then the airport is always difficult. Good luck with it all soubriquet. Sounds like you have all had a good time. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 From what you normally write about, I would say go to the huge aquarium with the whale shark (jimbeizame). Its down the port in an area called Tenpozan. Next door, there's an IMAX cinema you can fall asleep in too. They often have National Geographic type films on with big visuals. As old urban underbelly, there's far more to see around Tennoji than in the Ueno/Asakusa shitamachi part of Tokyo that gaijin san tend to rave about. Yaks with big tats in the sento and brothels with the ladies on display, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 If you just want a kip, go to a sauna, have a good soak, and sleep in their relaxation room. 2,000 yen for 24 hrs is common. There will be several in Umeda and Namba. I presume your bus will leave from one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thanks Mr W. Ports always interest me, and Tennoji sounds good. I like seedy. A sauna sounds good too. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 What day are you back Soub? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Wednesday, 31st Jan. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 sheeeeeet Soubs, I gotta meeting that day or I'd meet up with you and get some beers/food w/u. Small chance I can get outta it but wont know until that day - U got a keitai? Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 You should go to the Kirrin factory in (near)Kobe- its pretty amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 They'd have to pour me onto the bus. That's the beer I drink. Good idea though. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Go to Kuchuten building near Umeda (it's a huge futuristic looking building). You can go to the top of it and have a 'tokyo tower' style view of the city. In the same building B1 has a bunch of restaurants that are along a corridor that replicates old town Japan. Might be fun to have a look around or grab a quick bite. I like the Namba area, if you want a great burger - head to Namba parks and look for a restaurant called Kua Aina sandwich. Best burgers in the world! There's all kinds of shopping and interesting stuff around the Namba area including the Osaka version of Akihabara...it's called NipponBashi. Osaka is a fun city, there's so much to do there. If you had more time, you should check out Kobe or Kyoto...so much to see, so much to do... Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Quote: Kua Aina sandwich Fond memories! Highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Soubriquet if you had enough time to fool around, try dohtonbori area for lunch. You may find a lot of interesting things around there. Don't dive into the Dohtonbori river if you were not a big Hanshin Tigers fan. Have fun. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I also like doguyasuji (near Namba) - it's Japanese kitchen goods - wall to wall. My favorite item is the real looking plastic food...they got EVERYTHING down there. Link to post Share on other sites
dale#1 1 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Where's that big crab on the wall? Is that a famouse crab restaurant? Link to post Share on other sites
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