arrived in Osaka
May 20, 2009
Left SFO on May 19, flight was fine, watched 3 movies, had some sleep, not a whole lot, arrived in Osaka, had to wait on the airplane for the heath inspectors to check everyone's temperature using some remote sensor, and collect health info form. Then went through immigration, perhaps 30 minutes wait, since I didn't check any luggage, the rest was fast. Got some money at the ATM and found the train station to go into Osaka. It's a good thing that the hotel is right above the train station, makes it easy. So arrived safely on yet another trip overseas.
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Whale sharks are a big attraction
For 2400 yen, you can get a Kaiyu Pass for the day at the Osaka tourist offices (e.g. one in the Namba station) which includes the admission to the aquarium (2000 Yen separately) and unlimited subway in Osaka for the day. The aquarium is in Osaka harbor, a very nice big building, colorfully decorated, there are other sights to see near it too, such as the Suntory Museum and its IMAX theatre. The biggest attraction at this aquarium are the whale sharks. I don't know if any other aquariums in the world had whale sharks, but this is the first time I saw them in person. These were 2 relatively small ones only more than 4 meters long, but they were definitely the biggest fish in the tank! It was very relaxing to watch them swim by, with their school of smaller fish friends.
The aquarium had many tanks, devoted to different areas of the Pacific Rim. the ring of fire. So there is a lot to see. The dolphins were fun to watch too, as were the penguins. Plan to stay about 2 hours at the aquarium.
The aquarium had many tanks, devoted to different areas of the Pacific Rim. the ring of fire. So there is a lot to see. The dolphins were fun to watch too, as were the penguins. Plan to stay about 2 hours at the aquarium.
head of the whale shark
whale shark and a friend swim to…
people watching whale sharks
whale shark and lots of friends …
both whale sharks
The Osaka Kaiyukan aquarium
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