The map I got at the Osaka Tourist Office also contains a list of sightseeing spots, and one of them is the Osaka Water Museum, so we decided to check that out.
It's a rather small museum, focussing primarily on the way the water is purified (the museum is located right next to the water treatment center), and the history of the center.
Like I said, it's small, and you'll get through it in 30 minutes, but it's nice to kill some time with.
Admission is free, and we got a free glass of
Calpis at the end.
Afterwards, we went to Tennoji for some browsing around.
Abenonashi's old shotengai (shopping arcade) has finally been levelled; I'm not sure what they are planning to build there, but a piece of Osaka's history has finally been put to its final resting place.
The arcade inspired an
anime a few years ago, and it has been there for decades.
I turned in very early; the many kilometres of walking finally caught up with me, and I slept for about 12 hours.
Today was for more exploring and some shopping; some friends asked me if I wanted to help them get some stuff.
I don't mind; I have a wishlist myself. ;)
Tomorrow, we'll continue sightshopping, and we're going to have dinner at Oude Kaas with the crew of WMT, the apartment we're staying at.
Cheers, K.