JapanTokyo PrefectureTaitō-kuKuramaeKuramae Eki35°42’14” N 139°47’36” E
18 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Our trip to the distillery was cancelled as there was a landslide to the west of Tokyo stopping all the trains, so we took a trip to the big fish market in Tokyo and had possibly the best sushi I'veLäs mer
JapanTokyo PrefectureTaitō-kuKuramaeKuramae Eki35°42’14” N 139°47’37” E
17 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Went for ramen at a place recommended by someone at the hostel, then had a walk. Up early tomorrow to check out a bit of Shinjuku and go to a whisky distillery in the afternoon.
JapanAichi-kenKinjofutoKinjōfutō-eki35°2’57” N 136°51’3” E
17 oktober 2019, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On our way from Onomichi to Tokyo, we spent the afternoon in Nagoya visiting Japan's rail museum. We got to drive a shinkansen simulator! It was a good way to break up a long journey.
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. WeLäs mer
JapanHiroshima-kenHiroshima-shiHijiyamachōShiyakushomae-eki34°23’7” N 132°27’19” E
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 sheLäs mer
JapanHiroshima-kenHiroshima-shiHijiyamachōShiyakushomae-eki34°23’7” N 132°27’19” E
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 aLäs mer
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'tLäs mer
JapanFukuoka PrefectureMinami KuOhashiŌhashi-eki33°33’25” N 130°25’42” E
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 AkiLäs mer
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.
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 roadsLäs mer
Resenär What was the name of the place? Are whiskys in bars cheaper than the hotels?