Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, and a beautiful example of 16th century Imperial architecture. Easily accessible by the city’s JR line, Osaka Castle sits in Osaka’s downtown surrounded by a wide moat and cherry trees.
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What to See at Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷大社
Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan is a sacred mountain dedicated to the god of sake, rice, and money.
Video: Beer and Ice Cream – Japan (Travelogue)
Pinky and Michael take on Japan’s Kansai and Kanto Regions in a whirlwind week in five famous cities: Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Tokyo, and Nikko.
Video: Nishiki Market – Weird Snacks in Kyoto
We visit Nishiki Market in Kyoto to find some weird and crazy food to try. We get our fortune told by a scary creature.
Video: Cold in Kyoto
In Beer and Ice Cream part 2 we pick a terribly cold spring day to climb Mt. Inari and Michael makes an impractical choice in wardrobe. There is also tea, temples, sakura, and even golden ice cream.
Video: A Taste of Kansai
In Part I of our new Japan travelogue series, Beer and Ice Cream, we arrive in Osaka, explore Kuromon Market, visit Osaka Castle, go to Kyoto, have some beer, and eat some ice cream. Our trip begins in Japan’s Kansai region, and it’s all about food !!! We also have a little trouble with the legendary Love Rock.
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