Planter boxes around Tempozan Harbor Village
Another group of kids coming from the Aquarium
They like to wave at tourists
Buildings surrounding the port area
Elegant hall for receptions (closed to the public)
Entrance to the Marketplace
A street performer
He was entertaining
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (2300 Yen) – you can see 30,000 marine creatures
Legoland
A familiar restaurant at home
Inside the Marketplace
Made from legos
Multi-level mall with a food court
Vending machines with little toys
Tempozan Park near the pier
Dedication
Right near the bridge
Many levels in this mini-park
Wall tile art
Park grounds looked bleak
Trees have lost their leaves – many of them are blossoming cherry trees
Pathways in the park
A monument
View of the ferris wheel from the park
Ducks in the bay
Small ferry boat landing
The ferry arrived with guests on bikes
The sun was going down soon
Commuters
The wheel will light up shortly
Steep stairs
Amsterdam docked
Kiddie park down below
Fire boat house
Osaka downtown in the distance
Peaceful area
Sure looked dry
Must be an emperor of the past (sign was well worn)
Tending the garden
Japan's lowest mountain at 14.86 feet in elevation
Wish we knew what this said
Sunset was at 5:39pm
Mosaic tiled wall
Each design was unique
A ship we think
Tuna
Mystery fish
Whale shark
Animal?
Puffer & tropical fish
Sunfish
Not sure
More fish
Shark & clown fish
Fish
Crabs
Lastly, a sea gull
Small sparrows on the rocks
Largest wall art
Ferry building
Sun going down
Coast guard
Do not go any further
Universal Studios Japan – roller coaster ride
The nicest mural in tile
Part of the tsunami gate
Interesting skies
Lego giraffe at night
Love this sign, but does anyone read it?
Dolphins and penguins
Arbor of lights
The Aquarium
Step on the drums, and the lights spun
Whale sharks
Osaka Port Diamond Point – the best place to view the sunset
Osaka Bay – and pier to take the ferry to Universal Studios
Building at the pier
Diamond Point - place to take the Santa Maria sailing ship 45 minute tour
There is our "ferry boat"
Fish in lights
Aquarium square – best seen at night
Harbor Village
Jumping dolphins
Quite pretty at night
So is the Amsterdam
