03/05/16 Today was a scheduled lazy day, I got up late, ate my fruit and yoghurt and then headed out to Namba city shopping centre. I really wanted to check out what was to offer and although everything was really nice it was on the pricey side. I eyed up so many pretty things but … Continue reading Japan – Osaka Namba
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Japan – Nara
02/05/16 Today I went on a day trip to Nara, it takes only 30mins from Osaka station with the rapid train. Outside the main station it's a 20min walk to the actual park, and the walk is lined with restaurants and shops. Luckily it was a nice day so it made it more pleasurable, and … Continue reading Japan – Nara
Japan – Miyajima Island and Hiroshima
01/05/16 To get to Hiroshima I had to take the Shinkansen train, and then I headed straight to Miyajima Island, so once off the Shinkansen I transferred to platfom 1 and got a smaller local train to Miyojimaguchi, and from there I could get a ferry. The whole trip was covered by my JR pass … Continue reading Japan – Miyajima Island and Hiroshima
Japan – Osaka
30/04/16 We are staying in Namba, which I had researched and had seen that it was a bustling place to stay, as there are no proper sights to see (in my opinion) today was all about exploring the surrounding area and trying all the local delicacies. For breakfast I was really craving something more healthy … Continue reading Japan – Osaka
Japan – Koya San
29/04/16 The morning ritual started at 6.30am so I was sure to be up and dressed by then. I didn't know what to expect and as I shuffled in my slippers towards the prayer room I could feel the cold and was glad I had put on all my layers! Inside, I had to leave … Continue reading Japan – Koya San
Japan – Nagoya to KoyaSan
28/04/16 For breakfast we went to Dennys to have something western for once, I really appreciated the pancakes and syrup! We then walked to Sakae station to get the subway back to Nagoya. At Nagoya station Rudy got some really nice gourmet popcorn and we then headed to our platform to get to Osaka Shin. … Continue reading Japan – Nagoya to KoyaSan
Japan – Nagoya
27/04/16 We were given another interesting breakfast at our ryokan in Hakone, this time we had mackeral, egg with ham, vegetables, miso soup and rice. I think it was less wierd as we didn't eat much of it the day before.. I thought it was really good and appreciated the healthy meal. After breakfast we … Continue reading Japan – Nagoya
Japan – Hakone
26/04/15 This morning I woke up early to have a quick bath in the onsen before breakfast was brought to us. Breakfast consisted of some cooked salmon, rice, an egg, miso soup, pickles, fish roe and salad, I wasn't feeling too well so I didn't have much of an appetite but I assume I'll receive … Continue reading Japan – Hakone
Japan – Tokyo to Hakone
25/04/16 Today we checked out of the airbnb, but only after a visit from the police! They knocked on our door and asked if we lived there, and then asked for our reservation documentation. We realised the night before that there are advertisements for prostitutes in the floors below us... and the police must have … Continue reading Japan – Tokyo to Hakone
Japan – Tokyo, Studio Ghibli, Harajuku, Robot Cafe
24/04/16 I had booked my tickets to studio Ghibli before I headed out to Japan, through a JTB company online. It appears it's the only way to get tickets as thy can thn control how many people enter per day. To get there I took the JR Chuo line to Mitaka it cost 440Y return, … Continue reading Japan – Tokyo, Studio Ghibli, Harajuku, Robot Cafe
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