Osaka Japan Home of Osaka Castle and Tako Yaki!

Don't go home without trying real authentic sushi!!

Tako Yaki is a regional treat from Osaka Japan

This seemed so surreal to me- Traditional dress-brief case subway. WOW! Only in Japan! Taco Yaki Stand on the grounds of Osaka Castle
Old City - New City - Centurys old contrast
Family deciding on where to go next!

Osaka Japan is a beautiful city it is actually the third largest city in all of Japan. Osaka is a city that is very modern but in the mist of this modern civilization you will find evidence of an ancient city not forgotten.

The Osaka Castle is one of the most beautiful castles I have ever seen. The main tower of the castle stands 8 stories high, situated on about 1 kilometer of land surrounded by shear cliffs of cut rock and surrounded by a moat. From atop the castle tower you can sport an incredible view of the city. You can imagine samurai fighting battles around the castle when it was built in the 16 century. The castle is white and the roof is green with stunning gold adornments accenting the awesome architecture.

The transportation in Osaka is tremendous with high speed trains, subways buses and anything you would expect to find in the most fantastic city's in the world. You can actually take a (nozomi) high speed train from Osaka to Toyko in about 155 minutes. and the same trip on a regular (Hikari) train will take you about 4 hours. Prepaid train tickets may be purchased in vending machines at the train stations and are convenient to have.

If you like sushi you know you should not go to Japan without eating in a sushi resturant.

Do you like to try local cuisine? Then you have to try the Tako Yaki (Octopus balls) they are not sushi they are cooked. Tako Yaki are not balls of octopus they are like meat balls only with octopus! Yummy! check out this funny u-tube I found on the making of Tako Yaki!
If you have the desire to try this delicious treat do it while you are in Osaka or you may never have the opportunity again. This is a dish that is famous primarily in Osaka. There is a take-out food stand at the Osaka castle that has them for sale!

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