We woke up in Arima Onsen after another lovely night's sleep on Tatami mats! Laura has very much decided she needs a new less squishy mattress now.
We had an incredible traditional JapaneseLue lisää
We woke up in Arima Onsen after another lovely night's sleep on Tatami mats! Laura has very much decided she needs a new less squishy mattress now.
We had an incredible traditional JapaneseLue lisää
We had a little excursion to the rather impressive Himeji castle. It turned out to be an excuse for more food, as they were having a student-led food festival. So instead of beating the crowds at theLue lisää
Before heading off for a daytrip to Osaka, we had a second breakfast in the Nishiki market and had some incredible Wagyu beef skewers 😯
First thing we found out in Osaka is that the tube has anLue lisää
Today we got up at the crack of dawn to attend and participate in a Buddhist ceremony in a nearby temple. It involved a lot of chanting and different drums which made christian sermons seem prettyLue lisää
Up bright and early for exploring Kyoto in the pouring rain - so we opted for a nice cosy hop on hop off sightseeing bus... Unfortunately none of the busses have any indoor seating. haha! They kindlyLue lisää
Today we left Tokyo but not before seeing the moving clock designed by famous director Hayao Murakami right in front of our hotel! We took a local train to Kamakura without our luggage which isLue lisää
We started our day at the famous scramble crossing which is actually just one of many in Shibuya - but still pretty wild. We then had an authentic queueing experience for (incredible) Ramen beforeLue lisää
Stroll through Akihabara to an arcade and vintage game store. Next level running sushi for lunch. A walk through the bustling Nakamise-Dori shopping street before finding out our fortunes at Senso-jiLue lisää
Matkaaja
Didnt realise you two were SO good at dancing!
Matkaaja
Art not food
Matkaaja
You two are going to return looking like sumo wrestlers
Matkaaja Very true