Dag 7
Kyoto
7 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Visited Kyoto for the day. Went up the tower, saw plenty of shrines and temples, saw a park and the market. Then went and had sake!
7 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Visited Kyoto for the day. Went up the tower, saw plenty of shrines and temples, saw a park and the market. Then went and had sake!
JapanNara-kenNara-shi34°41’6” N 135°48’17” E
8 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Spent the afternoon in Nara. Saw the big Buddha and got chased by wild deer.
JapanOita PrefectureŌita-shiSenzai33°12’3” N 131°39’27” E
9 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Having learned some Fijian chants ("bula bula" and "doso Viti!") in the Fiji bar, we left for Kyushu to head to Beppu where we were staying in order to go to the match in Oita. Unfortunately Wales wonMeer informatie
JapanKumamotoAso-shiJinnomachi32°57’8” N 131°7’16” E
10 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We picked up a car in Beppu and drove into the mountains, where we stayed that night in a village called Takachiho. Fortunately they drive on the left so it was no bother, although the twisty roadsMeer informatie
JapanMiyazakiNishiusuki-gunMitai32°42’5” N 131°18’4” E
11 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After we got up, we walked to the nearby gorge. It was lovely. Unfortunately the water was too high to go boating down it. We then drove onto Fukuoka for the game on the Saturday.
12 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After having a big night out in Fukuoka to celebrate not having to drive any more, we woke up late, had a bit of food and dragged ourselves off to the match. Ireland won comfortably but Bundee AkiMeer informatie
JapanKumamotoHigashi-kuHirayamamachiKK Wings32°50’13” N 130°48’0” E
13 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
So I didn't go out the last night as I felt ill. Connor on the other hand... Anyways, we got the shinkansen to Kumamoto to see another game, this time Wales v Uruguay. Uruguay played well but didn'tMeer informatie
14 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We arrived later into Hiroshima, a bit worse for wear after our encounter with the Welsh! I went for a walk to the Pokémon Center, where they were selling Hiroshima Carps-themed merchandise with aMeer informatie
15 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We got up early for a tour around the Hiroshima Peace Park with a local guide, Yoko. She told us a harrowing story about her mother's experience as a 12 year old when the bomb was dropped and how sheMeer informatie
JapanHiroshima-kenOnomichi-shiKubo34°24’32” N 133°12’18” E
16 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We got up early, hired bikes and took a cycle along a well known cycle trail. All in all we cycled approximately 40km, including stopping for a swim and some lunch! We cycled over a few bridges. WeMeer informatie
