The main attraction of the Chionin Temple is the Miedo Hall, but don’t get too excited about seeing this as it’s still under renovation. However, do not let this turn you away from visiting Chion-in Temple as it has lots more to offer. “The Chion-in Temple entrance requires climbing lots of steps” When walking towards […]
When visiting Kyoto, be sure to take a look at the Heian Shrine also known as Heian-jingu. You can get here by bus #100 from Kyoto station. The first sign that you are getting near will be the unmistakable massive Torii gate that spans the road, and stands just beyond a bridge that is also […]
This is a list of top ten things to see and do in Yokohama when visiting by cruise or for longer. You don’t have to follow the exact way I have mentioned them, but it would be possible. Bear in mind what time of day you arrive in Yokohama and also how long you have […]
What can you expect when visiting Chinatown in Yokohama. Since 1859 when the first traders came to the port of Yokohama, the Chinese have been settling in the city. Today, Yokohama Chinatown is the largest in Japan and you can find it easily in central Yokohama. Like most ‘Chinatowns’ around the world, you’ll find plenty […]
Down near the port area you’ll find the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses. These two buildings that you can’t mistake, are totally made from red bricks hence the name. These two buildings used to be the Customs Inspection House’s for Yokohama back in the 1920’s. Today they have been converted into a popular destination for locals & […]
Welcome to Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal or Osanbashi Pier (大さん橋国際客船ターミナル, Ōsanbashi Kokusai Kyakusen Terminal) in Japanese. (in the photo above, you can see the waterfront Yamashita park area that runs along from the left of the pier and the Yokohama Marine Tower far left) Yokohama is a popular city just a short train ride from Tokyo. Cruise […]
When visiting Yokohama for the first time, there are many things that will grab your attention, no more so than the skyline of the city. Like many cities in the world with magnificent skylines, there are usually a few key places that stand out. Yokohama is no different. Immediately you will see the Yokohama Bay […]
This post is about how to get your JR Pass for Japan train travel. If you are thinking about visiting Japan, then I’d suggest getting a JR Pass. What is a JR Pass? A JR Pass is a train pass that allows you to travel on certain trains on the Japanese train network at a […]
Looking for a place to stay before or after cruising to Yokohama? After our cruise from Brisbane to Yokohama, we stayed at Hotel Jal City. When visiting Yokohama and looking for a place to stay that is comfortable and close to the cruise terminal, then take a look at this hotel, it might suit you. […]
What does it cost to live in Japan? Having spent 8 weeks living it up in Japan in 2014, I’m going to share with you exactly how expensive Japan is. We always read that Japan is expensive and the cost of living in cities like Osaka and Tokyo are high. Now that we have actually […]
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