I certainly liked Osaka well enough.

one of my favorite concerts ever was Brand New Heavies at Club... goddammit I'm getting old, can't remember the name. Quattro? late 1992 or early 1993.

Also have great memories of meeting a barmaid in Americatown around summer 1996.

But otherwise, yeah, you pinged it, I'm not a city guy. Kyoto was good. Or the sticks.

Was just reminded me of another cool Kansai place doable as a day trip, Mt. Hiei & the temple complex there. Had to look up the name though.