Today began a short two night three day visit to Tokyo. We had plans to be in Tokyo for about 3 weeks but we changed them in favour of sailing from Osaka to Nagasaki through the inland sea on a private yacht. We kind of thought that we can always come back and see more […]
After visiting the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto earlier today our next sightseeing spot was Gion. Even though we were in the vicinity of Gion before when we visited the Kiyomizudera Temple in the Higashimeda district earlier this month we wanted to return when the Miyako Odori presentation was on. The Miyako Odori is only on for […]
One of the most popular photographs you will find in a magazine or travel guide about Japan is of the famous red Torii gate, it is a symbol that stands out proud. And there is hardly a better place to get up close with Torii Gates than the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Day 48 […]
There are many aquariums in the world but probably none better than ‘Kaiyukan’ in Osaka. The Aquarium is very well presented and is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. When you are in the aquarium you are have a feeling as if you are actually in the ocean with water and sea […]
AirBnB apartment exit day has arrived and we are making the giant move, all of five stops on the Japan subway using the Tanamachi line from Sembayashi-omiya to Umeda. Unfortunately we were unable to extend our stay here and will relocate today. Day 47 – April 19th, 2014 All packed and cleaned up (a little) […]
Kanazawa has lots to offer with a mix of modern and decades of history dotted around the city. To really appreciate the Kanazawa of today and days gone by you need more than a single day. However if like many travellers you only stay over for the night, three must see places are the Kenrokuen […]
A stop over in Shiragawa-go is a must on anyones trip to Japan. An ideal route that is popular for many travellers is the circle trip that takes you from Osaka to Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa to Osaka. You can do this in either direction by train or bus or a combination of both, […]
The Takayama spring festival is famous around the world and draws thousands each year to the area. The photos in the glossy travel magazines capture just the smallest bit of what this town and place is. For you to truly experience the festival you need to do what ever it takes to get to Takayama. […]
When you have plans to be somewhere, like Takayama, you do what it takes to get to Takayama to see the Spring Festival or Sanno Festival as it is also known. The Takayama festival origins date back to the early 17th century and is a celebration of the coming of spring to Takayama, a small […]
Japan is well known for its festivals and events throughout the year, but the Cherry Blossom season is probably the most famous. The Sakura festival season is generally between late April to mid May, but earlier and later blooming varieties can be found in many parts of Japan. They begin opening in the south and […]
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