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Thu, 24 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [1967]
Thursday 24th April I had a few more days left before I was due to go back to Tokyo, and Pete had recommended I go to the town of Koyasan, another place with UNESCO World Heritage status bestowed on it. I had to take a slower train to get there, ... Read more >
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [801]
Wednesday 23rd April I woke up feeling reasonably well and had enjoyed sleeping on the futon; it was pretty comfortable and I could understand the attraction in having one (it saves a lot of space, for one). I grabbed some breakfast and walked back ... Read more >
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [1052]
Tuesday 22nd April I was very keen to visit Hiroshima while I was in Japan, and it would make for a very interesting trip for a day or two. Pete and Kumi suggested I also fit in a trip to the island of Miyajima, situated in the bay across from Hiroshima ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [654]
Monday 21st April I hadn't planned an exact itinerary for my time in Japan but had so far spent each day seeing somewhere new and I had thoroughly enjoyed it all. It is an awesome country and a very comfortable and easy place to visit as a tourist.... Read more >
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [848]
Sunday 20th April All of us were clearly tired and we didn't get up until later than planned, putting paid to our intentions of going further afield to the temples of Koyasan, a couple of hours away from Osaka. Instead, we chose to make a trip ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By stonesamurai | Views [542]
after a year of teaching here in japan, i am about to set off once again in search of adventure. thailand holds a strong lure for me. the pristine beaches and superb limestone sport climbing are obvious draws. but this time i'll be meeting up with ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [846]
Saturday 19th April
Although it was a Saturday, Kumi had to go to work at the language school where she is a manager, but Pete and I decided to visit the city of Kyoto, one of the most famous towns in Japan and home to thirteen UNESCO World ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [1459] | Comments [6]
Kyoto has a very different feel than
Tokyo. The city is much less intimidating. At first this might be
attributed to the extra facility to to the tourist. The
accomodations made for non-Japanese speakers exceed ... Read more >
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [1212] | Comments [5]
Yesterday, the 16th, was a travel day. We left our amazing, romantic onsen in the north with many bows from the friendly staff. Then by taxi, bus, and train to Kyoto, the historical imperial capital and crown jewel of the Japan tourist industry. These ... Read more >
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [4143]
Friday 18th April After a good lie-in, we got ourselves together and stepped out into the gloom and drizzle of a wet and grey morning in Osaka. Kumi's flat is in the outskirts of Osaka, about two train trips away from the downtown commercial district.... Read more >
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [746]
Thursday 17th April I must have been more tired than I realised as I didn't get up until after 09.00. I had forgotten that I needed to go out to Narita Airport to look for the gift for Kumi that I had bought in Hanoi. I wasn't sure how I had ... Read more >
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [2558] | Comments [6]
The initial view of The Lamp was stunning, and the place did not disappoint after that. We had a huge two-room tatami suite with a balcony over the ocean and a private wooden hot-spring fed bath. The hotel is set in a rocky cove with serious cliffs on ... Read more >
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [817]
Wednesday 16th April After a good sleep, I got up and had some breakfast in the hostel before venturing out onto the streets of Tokyo, feeling refreshed and excited about the day ahead. I wasn't sure what I wanted to see or do, so picked one of ... Read more >
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 | By bobandcie | Views [1209] | Comments [9]
...ninja Vs army of old people as the story goes nowdays. it's all a little complex so let's not go into some obscure conspiracy theory for on the outside Kyoto is a great little town. had a good culinary experience in some tiny shop, shared a rollie ... Read more >
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 | By susanandlars | Views [1144]
The next morning, we grab a quick
breakfast and get to the bus station early so we can double check our
directions. Three days ago, in Tokyo, we decided to go to this
“little out of the way Onsen” that was mentioned ... Read more >
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