Hoping to see Mt Fuji on a day trip to Hakone is always going to be a hit and miss occasion. Mt Fuji is probably the most famous icon of Japan and one that every tourist going to Japan desires to see. There are a couple of ways to view Mt Fuji and one of […]
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Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
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 […]
Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu
Today we took the Shinkansen to Kyushu and visited Kumamoto castle with the cherry blossom in full bloom. Then we explored Hakata before heading back home. Day 23 – March 26th, 2014. After spending yet another two days at home in our apartment trying to shake the cold, and only venturing out for food, I’m […]
Getting From Yokohama To Osaka
Today is the day we will have our first ever journey in one of the famous Shinkansen trains as we make our way from Yokohama to Osaka. Day 16 – March 19th, 2014. Yokohama to Osaka Yokohama to Sembayashi-Omiya Up at 6.30am before the alarm and packed up ready to check out… We had […]