Kii-Katsuura
August 5, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Time to unwind after completing the Kumano Kodo Trail.
We have booked into the amazing Hotel Urashima, with 575 rooms and built into and on top of a mountain. It is like something out of a James BondRead more
Shingu
August 6, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Today, we travelled to Shingu to boat down the Kumano River. This was another way the pilgrims on the Kumano Kodo Trail could complete their pilgrimage.
Kii-Katsuura and Shingu
August 6, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Kii-Katsuura tuna market
August 7, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Early start this morning for the Kii-Katsuura tuna market.
I found it quite confronting, seeing an estimated 1000 tuna for sale.
Kobe
August 7, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Today, we travelled to Kobe.
We decided to have a Kobe black beef steak for dinner. It's probably the best piece of beef we have eaten 😋
Naoshima
August 8, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Today, we travelled to Naoshima Island. It is known for its works by maestros of contemporary art, impressionist paintings, and architecture. We have a couple of days here to explore 😀
Naoshima
August 9, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Today was spent visiting some of the art museums on Naoshima. These included Benesse Houses and Chichu Art Museums and the Art House Project.
Naoshima
August 9, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After our "arty farty" day out, we decided to have a relaxing soak in the Naoshima Public Bathhouse "I Love Yu." It was a great experience.
Miyajima Island
August 10, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Today, we travelled to Miyajima Island. It was an interesting task getting there. Ferry, 3 trains and ferry. All made harder as all high-speed trains have been slowed down due to the earthquake lastRead more
Miyajima Island
August 11, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Sightseeing on Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island
Aug 12–17, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today, we headed up to the observeratory on Mt Misen. At 528mt high, we had fabulous 360° views.
Hiroshima
August 13, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Today, we arrived in Hiroshima.
We only have one day here, and our top priorities are to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, to see the Flame of Peace and the Atomic Bomb Dome. It's definitely aRead more
Tokyo
August 14, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌩️ 33 °C
Today, we travelled from Hiroshima to Tokyo on the Bullet Train for our last day in Japan.
Tomorrow morning, we will fly home via KL.
We had a celebratory bottle of Mumm Champagne 🍾 to toastRead more
Tokyo to Adelaide
August 16, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Our wonderful adventures in Japan have come to an end, and we're heading home to Adelaide.
From 35°C + every day to 8°C 🥶
It seems the travel gods have once again looked after us, as Tokyo isRead more
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