Attractive places in Kansai area to enjoy even on rainy days
2023-02-10
I was looking forward to my trip to Kansai. However, it was raining, the worst possible condition. If you are unable to fully enjoy the destination you had in mind and would like to change to a place where you can have fun even if it rains, please read this article. Here are some places where you will be glad even if it rains.
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aquarium
Kaiyukan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Osaka.
It is one of the largest aquariums in the world, reproducing 14 different marine environments from the Pacific Ocean and other regions. It is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and is a must-see for all aquarium lovers.
The fish there number 600 species and 30,000 items.
Sequence of viewing various aquariums
You enter the museum through the entrance gate. The first thing you will pass through is the Aqua Gate, which looks like a tunnel of aquariums.
Then take the escalator up to the 8th floor. It is a very long escalator. For those of you who are afraid of heights, let me tell you this. "Behind you...don't look, don't ever look. "
Once up to the 8th floor, visitors can view the exhibit by descending the ramp from there to the bottom.
The most impressive is the huge "Pacific "tank, which holds 5400 tons of water. It is both deep and deep, giving visitors a sense of the size of the ocean and a sense of reality. Whale sharks and manta rays swimming heroically in the tank are the highlights here. You will not get bored even if you watch them for a long time.
No aquarium is a hassle for any of them. Fascinating creatures
"Japanese forests "of the Japanese otter, "Gray seals in Monterey Bay ", "Red bears in the Gulf of Panama ", "Pirarucu in the Ecuadorian rainforest ", "Penguins in Antarctica ", "Pacific white-sided dolphins in the Tasman Sea ", "Tropical fish on the Great Barrier Reef ", "Fish close to us in the Seto Inland Sea ", "sunfish in special aquarium ", "Chile's Sardines in ", loggerhead turtles in "Cook Strait ", hawksbill crabs in "Japan Trench ", and water jellyfish in "Sea Moon Galaxy "are just a few of the fascinating creatures that await you in each aquarium.
Let's be careful here.
The following is a list of points that you should pay attention to in order to fully enjoy yourself at Kaiyukan. Please use them as a reference when you actually visit the museum.
In some cases, the ticket office will be crowded, so it is best to purchase tickets in advance if you can. It may also be effective to avoid days, weekdays, or times when it is likely to be crowded.
The aquarium is also inside the building, and given the large number of visitors, there are seasons when the air conditioning is turned on. Be prepared if you think you may need a light jacket depending on the day.
As for strollers, the Kaiyukan's route is in the form of an escalator up to the top and then a ramp down, but there are several ascents and descents, so it is necessary to use the staff elevator several times.
You should not look at a fish swimming happily and say "That fish looks delicious ". And the use of half-hearted Kansai dialect is strictly prohibited. This is not written in the precautions on the admission ticket.
Also, there is a store in the Kaiyukan. Do not greet the shopkeepers there with "Do you make money? "and do not greet them tactlessly (there are testimonies that no one speaks it as an everyday language). Instead, take your favorite stuffed animal or small goods as a memento of your visit.
A unique way to enjoy the night
This aquarium is open until night, so you can go there after 5:00 p.m. and enjoy "the aquarium at night ". There are not so many visitors, the lights are slightly darkened, and you can enjoy the aquarium's mysterious atmosphere.
《Spot information》
Address 1-1-10, Kaigan-dori, Minato-ku, Osaka
Access 5 min. walk from "Osaka-Minato Sta. on Osaka Metro Chuo Line "
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (admission until 1 hour before closing)
Closed: No regular holidays
admission fee
Seniors (65 and over) 2,200 yen
Adults (16 years and older) 2,400 yen
Junior high school student 1200yen
3 years old and up 600 yen
Free for children under 2 years old
Phone number 06-6576-5501
HP http://www.kaiyukan.com/
Namba Grand kagetsu
Namba Grand kagetsu, located in Namba, is a theater specializing in comedy and comedies, operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Familiar comedians from the past to newcomers on TV provide laughter on stage. Even on an annoying rainy day, you can brighten up your day by laughing as much as you can. Here we will introduce some of the highlights of Namba Grand kagetsu.
Osaka's source of laughter
Osaka is synonymous with comedy, and when it comes to comedy, Namba Grand kagetsu is a can't-miss spot for comedy lovers. You will be able to see many comedians of Yoshimoto Kogyo and enjoy them in a way that only a live performance can.
Namba Grand kagetsu opened in 1987 and has produced many comedians to date, and countless people have laughed, been moved, and cheered up here. It is often abbreviated as "NGK ".
Advance reservations are recommended for tickets.
Tickets can be purchased in the following ways
①Purchase on the Web
"Namba Grand kagetsu "Buy from the official website
(2) Purchase at convenience stores
Buy at "FANY Tickets at FamilyMart "
3) Purchase by phone
Make a purchase by phone
Purchase at the theater counter
Ticket sales at the theater box office are available from the day after the general box office release date.
General tickets go on sale on the first day of the month preceding the performance. For example, tickets for the December 6 performance will go on sale on October 1, and will be available at the theater box office from the following October 2.
In this way, you can buy tickets faster and do not have to wait in line if you make reservations in advance.
Therefore, please note that access is likely to be concentrated at the beginning of the month.
Overall comfortable space
Namba Grand kagetsu has a wide variety of theaters as well as eating and drinking areas and merchandise sales areas so that everyone can have a good time there. The theater is also barrier-free to make it easier for people in wheelchairs and the elderly to move around, and it is equipped with escalators and elevators (for wheelchairs only). Wheelchairs and service dogs are also available, and sign language interpretation is available upon request, although reservations are required. The concept of making everyone laugh is also carried through.
A full range of stores
On the first and second floors are various restaurants, related goods stores, souvenir shops, and for some reason "also a fortune telling place ". However, please note that opening hours vary from store to store, and from weekday to weekend. The earliest they are open is 10:00, and the latest until 23:00.
《Spot information》
Address 11-6 Sennichimae, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Access
Subway Midosuji Line Namba Station Exit #3
Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, JR Namba Sta.
By car: Namba Grand kagetsu Building parking lot http://tpnavi.com/P1486.html
Opening hours 8:00 - end of show
Closed: No regular holidays
Admission Ticket price of the performance 4,000-5,000 yen
Phone number 06-6641-0888
Ticket Center (reservations) 0570-041-356
HP https://ngk.yoshimoto.co.jp/
Kyoto International Manga Museum
If you are a big fan of manga, the Kyoto International Manga Museum is the place for you. The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a place that can be enjoyed by everyone from those who like the latest manga to those who can eat three bowls of rice just to look at the caricatures of birds and beasts. Not only can you read manga, but you can also learn about the history, techniques, and methods of manga that are usually hard to find out. You will surely be able to lose track of time.
About Kyoto International Manga Museum
Japanese manga is now a world leader. Manga has become a representative culture of Japan. This phenomenon was spurred by the establishment of the Faculty of Manga at Kyoto Seika University in 2006, the first such university in Japan. Today, Kyoto Seika University is the only university that still has a Faculty of Manga.
The museum was created as a joint project between Kyoto Seika University and Kyoto City. The purpose of the museum is to collect, archive, and present manga materials to the public, and to conduct all kinds of research and surveys on manga, as well as to be in charge of exhibitions and events.
The highlight of the show! Wall of Manga
The museum has a total of 300,000 comics in storage, 50,000 of which are on the reading shelves, arranged on very long bookshelves. This is called the "Manga Wall ".
The first floor is for boys, the second floor for girls, and the third floor for young men, each arranged in alphabetical order by author's name.
Kids will love going to "Children's Library "where you can find books for children. The library is filled with parents and children who read together.
You can also sit or roll around comfortably in the plaza outside and read manga, which is very nice for a change of pace.
Various Permanent Exhibits
The objet d'art "Fire Bird "by Osamu Tezuka, considered one of the masters of Japanese manga, is located on the wall of the atrium. It is a huge wooden sculpture measuring 4.5 meters in height and 11 meters in width. It gives a tremendous presence and attracts the eyes of visitors.
Other exhibits include "What is Manga? "and "Mangaka no Te (Hands of Manga Artists) ", a collection of plaster casts reproducing the hands of various manga artists, and "100 Maiko Exhibition ", a collection of maiko drawings by each of more than 100 manga artists, provide enjoyment that goes beyond the artwork itself.
In addition, numerous limited-time exhibitions are being held one after another, so if there is a theme that interests you, you should definitely visit while you can.
Don't miss the interesting hands-on corner!
The following are other permanent sections of the exhibition. All of them are held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
First, you can see an actual picture story show at "Emu Emu Kamishibai "(Sat, Sun, holidays 12:00 13:30 15:00). The Yassan Troupe "will recreate the picture story shows that small children used to watch with excitement and delight by "oral performance "of the Yassan Troupe ". The oral performance lasts 30 minutes and includes many variations.
The second is "Nigaoe Corner "where you can have your own portrait drawn in a cartoon-like style (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-17:00, 1 person 1500 yen 2 people 2500 yen 3 people 3500 yen). You can have your portrait drawn according to your requests, such as the artist's original touch or cartoon-like touch, and there are several artists, so you can have your favorite artist draw your portrait.
Third, you can see up close how manga are drawn at "Manga Kobo "(Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-17:00). Professional manga artists will demonstrate how they work from draft to completion. For those who love manga, this will be very interesting to know. It will also be a great learning experience.
Not only that, but the "Manga Kobo Manga Drawing Consultation Room ", where you can consult on how to draw manga, is also set up, making it a great place for aspiring manga artists to stop by.
Store and cafe on the way back
The Kyoto International Manga Museum has a museum store "with original goods "and a cafe "Maeda Coffee Manga Museum store ", so visit there as well.
The museum store carries about 3,000 original goods and manga-related items. Some of them are limited items, so please look for them. Original goods include picture postcards and clear files. Comics translated into foreign languages, books on manga research, and books related to special exhibitions are also available for purchase.
You can enter the store without a museum admission ticket and purchase merchandise, so you can stop by on a whim.
It is open from 10:30 to 17:30 on days when the museum is open.
Cafe "Maeda Coffee Manga Museum Store "has been a favorite of Kyoto residents for over 50 years, since its establishment in 1971. From morning to lunch, sweets, and a menu in collaboration with special exhibitions can be enjoyed. The store's main feature, autographs and illustrations by manga artists who have visited the store are painted all over the walls, so you can enjoy them as well.
It is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on days the museum is open.
《Spot information》
Address: Former Tatsuike Elementary School, Karasuma-dori, Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Access Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line/Tozai Line Karasuma-Oike Station Exit #2
Business hours 10:30-17:30 (last admission at 17:00)
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (or the following day if the day falls on a holiday)
Admission: Adults 900 yen, Junior and senior high school students 400 yen, Elementary school students 200 yen
Phone number 075-254-7414
HP https://kyotomm.jp/
summary
With its rich culture of various foods and entertainment, Kansai has much to offer. Unfortunately, even on a rainy day, there are many places where you can truly enjoy yourself without being affected by the rain. We have introduced just a few of them here, but you will see that there are many places that can be enjoyed by everyone, whether you are alone, in a couple, or with your family.
If you decide to travel to Kansai, please refer to this article and enjoy a wonderful trip.
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