Kii-Katsuura
5 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 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 BondEn savoir plus
Shingu
6 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 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
6 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Kii-Katsuura tuna market
7 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 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
7 août 2024, Japon ⋅ 🌙 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
8 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 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
9 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☁️ 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
9 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 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
10 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 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 lastEn savoir plus
Miyajima Island
11 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Sightseeing on Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island
12–17 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today, we headed up to the observeratory on Mt Misen. At 528mt high, we had fabulous 360° views.
Hiroshima
13 août 2024, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 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 aEn savoir plus
Tokyo
14 août 2024, Japon ⋅ 🌩️ 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 toastEn savoir plus
Tokyo to Adelaide
16 août 2024, Australie ⋅ ⛅ 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 isEn savoir plus















































































































































Voyageur
I think your drag act could definitely use some help.
VoyageurIt's the vest that makes it extra special!
VoyageurHair & makeup needs work