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Experiencing Kyoto Train Station

Nige May 15, 2015

We moved to Kyoto from Nara. And we spent some time experiencing Kyoto train station which had changed and was new and big since we had last been to Kyoto. After the trip to Nara, we had built up a healthy appetite for some lunch & June was keen to try some Kyoto ramen. We […]

Experiencing Nagano Train Station

Nige April 1, 2015

Nige & June spend the day experiencing Nagano train station. The station is newly rebuilt and is now a modern sophisticated Japanese rail travel experience.

Matsue castle plus Ninja house

Nige April 22, 2015

Nige J June visit the Matsue castle plus ninja house in Matsue. After that they made the long journey to Hiroshima via Okayama.

Kyoto Temples

Nige May 16, 2015

We went to visit some of the Kyoto temples which were Kiyomizu-dera which is Kiyomizu temple and Kinkaku-ji which is Kinkaku temple. ‘Kin’ means gold, ‘Kaku’ (in this case) means palace. So gold palace temple is Kinkaku-ji. Kiyomizu basically means very clear water. The slopes from Kiyomizu-dera is also nice thing. Nice atmosphere buildings and shops… […]

Hiking in Obuse Nagano

Nige April 2, 2015

Nige & June go hiking near Obuse Nagano. Obuse is a town in north Nagano. Obuse is also famous for chestnut, Sake, Ganshoin temple with a famous picture and old ‘Kura’ warehouse.

Hiroshima Dome plus Miyajima

Nige April 22, 2015

Nige & June visit the Hiroshima dome plus Miyajima island. Hiroshima dome is a place to pay your respect for the destruction the city suffered. Miyajima island is a wonderful place to admire and enjoy Japanese culture at its best.

Thunderbird express to Kanazawa

Nige May 18, 2015

We decided to take the Thunderbird express to Kanazawa from Kyoto It was long way but comfortable and enjoyable. The train station at Kanazawa was nice and modern and had recently added a Shinkansen line (Bullet train). Unfortunately it was raining in Kanazawa which limited our opportunities to have a look around. The hotel was a […]

Nagano Madarao mountain onsen

Nige April 3, 2015

Nige & June have a great experience in a Nagano snowy mountain onsen. Nagano is full of excellent onsens (natural Japanese hot spring pools) and a lovely way to relax in the snow.

Hakata food stalls

Nige April 22, 2015

Nige & June visit Kintai bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi prefecture then head via shinkansen to the Hakata food stalls.

Sushi in Kanazawa fish market

Nige May 19, 2015

We decided to have sushi in Kanazawa fish market for breakfast. Sushi is often a popular option for breakfast in Japan. We went to the Fish Market, ‘Oumicho ichiba’ known in Kanazawa. There were lots of fish mongers and other kinds of shops and Sushi stalls. They open early starting from around 7 or 8 (official […]