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Japan Day 14 – Matsuyama
Today we are taking a train which hugs the northern coast of Shikoku for about 100 miles then heads south, still along the coast, to the island’s largest town, Matsuyama. First, breakfast, which is complimentary at the Comfort Hotel. Before approaching the buffet, we must be appropriately dressed in masks and gloves. The food is…
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Japan Day 13 – Okayama and Takamatsu
Wednesday 18 January 2023 Okayama We start the morning with a walk to the park. It’s quite a long walk and there’s a tram which follows the same route but the old man is determined to walk (the tram costs 64 pence). It’s another walk along a statue lined boulevard. This time no cabbages, just…
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Japan Day 12 – Himeji and Okayama
17 January 2023 Today, we travel 130 miles west to Okayama. Technically, this can be done on the bullet train in under an hour. However, along the route lies one of Japan’s top tourist attractions; Himeji Castle. So, we will be taking two trains and stopping at Himeji. Train to Himeji We get up, get…
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Osaka in 1 Day
Osaka, Japan’s third largest city, is only 30 miles from the ancient capital of Kyoto. So, it makes sense, to me at least, to base yourself in one city and visit the other. We opted to make Kyoto our base and do a day trip to Osaka. How to get to Osaka Osaka can be…
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Japan Day 9 – Nara
Saturday 14 Janauary 2023 Today marks the start of our second week in Japan. After a glorious sunny week (during which we walked 74.6 miles), we wake up to pouring rain. After our morning round of room Tetris, as we attempt to negotiate ourselves and our belongings around each other in our tiny room, and…
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Kyoto: Top 10 Things To Do
Kyoto is a bustling, modern city interspersed with ancient temples and shrines, where geishas can be spotted amongst suited office workers. It’s a fascinating place to visit and makes an ideal base for exploring further afield. We stayed in Kyoto for five nights. We spent three days sightseeing in Kyoto and made day trips to…
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Kyoto in 3 Days
Kyoto is a bustling, modern city interspersed with ancient temples and shrines, where geishas can be spotted amongst suited office workers. It’s a fascinating place to visit and makes an ideal base for exploring further afield. We stayed in Kyoto for five nights. We spent three days sightseeing in Kyoto and made day trips to…
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Hakone in 1 Day
Hakone, which overlooks Mount Fuji is just 60 miles from Tokyo and hence a popular day trip from the capital. However, if, like us, you are planning to continue your travels east from Tokyo, it makes sense to stay overnight. In addition, the town is renowned for its Onsen hot spring baths, so an overnight…
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Nikko in 1 Day
Nikko is a World Heritage Site consisting of shrines and temples set in a cedar forest. Situated 80 miles north of Tokyo, it is a popular day trip to add onto a Tokyo itinerary. Nikko was a centre of Shinto and Buddhist worship for many centuries prior to the construction of Tosho-gu in the 17th Century. Tosho-gu is Japan’s…
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Tokyo: Top 10 Things To Do
We spent three days exploring Tokyo, trying to mix a range of different attractions whilst fitting in some of the most iconic Japanese experiences. Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to do in Tokyo. How to get to Tokyo There are two main airports serving Tokyo; Narita and Haneda. We arrived at…
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