Osaka goals (places to go):

stuff and other stuff near osaka castle.

some kind of plant/flower thing (wonder if there's hiking somewhere)

old temple. The park it's in. The zoo nearby might be good. What is apparently the central/capitol shrine or something.

Sky tower. doesn't that look awesome? 300 ft farris wheel nearby that too. I think this aquarium is close as well.

Might ride out to this mountain/city, or perhaps not.

might be a cool part of town walk around in. Must see the puppet theatre. Schedule here. Should either go in november or september. Apparently some good shopping nearby. I have to say this museum of wooden prints looks cool too.

Ceramic museum sounds cool. Central hall is just next door, should see that at the same time. Must walk/ride down this street, ideally when the leaves are changing. Should walk down this way while I do, too.

Iga Ueno-
ninja museum, with spiffy castles and artists nearby. and how to get there.

Kyoto- too much to do there,, wiill need it's own seperate post.