Besides shopping and enjoying the ocean views on Enoshima, I also highly recommend visiting ENOSHIMA AQUARIUM! There are so many marine animals, including dolphins, penguins, sea turtles, and seals, and it's nice to take your time walking around. I especially loved the dolphin show. It was exciting and cute, and the atmosphere was lively. The aquarium also has a great location facing Sagami Bay, and on clear days, you can see Enoshima and Mt. Fuji. After the aquarium, you can enjoy the sea breeze nearby. It's just right for a half-day trip〜
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Tennoji Zoo
Tennoji Zoo opened on January 1st, 1915 and had its 100th anniversary in 2015. Almost 170 species and 1000 animals are kept in about 11 hectares of the zoo. In the reptile house, "Ifar," and in “African Savanna Zone” where hippopotamus, giraffes, and lions live, the ecological exhibition introduces reproduced scenery of animals’ habitats as closely as possible.
來大阪旅遊，逛完通天閣還可以順道來天王寺動物園走走！這是一座開業百餘年的老牌動物園，園內有約170種、1,000多隻動物，喜歡動物的朋友可以安排來看看。而且持符合適用條件的大阪周遊卡可免費入場，超划算。
這次來主要是為了北極熊和黑豹！ 結果黑豹正在睡覺，整隻縮成一圈，連臉都不太看得到，只能默默欣賞牠的睡姿。好在北極熊有成功看到！不過牠的毛色看起來沒有想像中潔白，少了一點北極冰雪王者的氣勢，反而有種呆呆萌萌的感覺，越看越像一隻呆呆熊。
園區雖然不算大，但能看到的動物還不少，獅子、長頸鹿、河馬、浣熊等都很值得一看，小朋友應該會逛得很開心！不用花上一整天，也能輕鬆安排一趟動物園之旅。
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Tsutenkaku Tower
A steel tower which looks like the Eiffel Tower and 75 meters high was built In 1912, on top of a building which was the motif of the Arc de Triomphe, and named “Tsutenkaku” meaning “A building reaching the heaven'' by Nangaku Fujisawa, a Confucian in the early Meiji period. After being broken down due to a fire, citizens lobbied for rebuilding and the current 2nd Tsutenkaku was built in 1956.
Tsutenkaku Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and is one of Osaka's most iconic observation towers. When visiting Osaka, be sure to make time to go up and enjoy the views of the city from above!
I most recommend visiting the observation deck around 6 p.m., so you can enjoy both the daytime cityscape and the dazzling night view as the lights gradually come on after sunset. As the sky slowly darkens, the city's lights come on one by one, creating a completely different and beautiful view that's truly worth seeing!
The observation area on the top floor is quite windy, but the view is very expansive, allowing you to take in the entire Osaka cityscape. It's hard not to take a few extra photos as keepsakes. There's also a very popular slide experience here that attracts many visitors who line up to try it. If you want to experience it, remember to buy your ticket early so you don't miss out!
After visiting Tsutenkaku Tower, you can also stop by the lively Shinsekai shopping street below to browse the distinctive signs and sample Osaka cuisine. From daytime views to the atmosphere of the streets at night, you can experience Osaka's unique charm all in one visit.
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Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street
Tsutenkaku Tower, Jan Jan Yokocho Street, Spa World are in Ebisu-Higashi, Naniwa District. People started calling this area Shinsekai (New World) in 1912, when Tsutenkaku and Japan’s second amusement park, Luna Park, opened. It meant a new-born tourist spot in Osaka. Since then, this amusement street has grown, used as a location for movies and TV dramas, and became a famous site in Osaka.
When visiting Osaka, besides lively Dotonbori, I also highly recommend exploring Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street below Tsutenkaku Tower! The area is full of authentic local Osaka character, with all kinds of distinctive signs and creative displays lining both sides of the street, as well as many of Osaka's famous foods. Just strolling along and taking in the street scenery is a lot of fun.
Compared with Dotonbori, the crowds here aren't as dense. The streets are just as lively and distinctive, but they don't feel overly crowded or chaotic, making it relatively relaxing to explore. You can walk around, look at the sights, take photos, and then find a shop you like to sample some Osaka cuisine while enjoying a leisurely sightseeing experience.
If you want to experience Osaka's vibrant, down-to-earth culture without constantly squeezing through crowds, Shinsekai Shopping Street is a very good choice! While you're here, don't forget to look up at the various interesting signs and experience a side of Osaka that's a little different from Dotonbori!
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