Day 88: Arriving Itsukushima
2 avril 2025, Japon ā
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When the ferry approached the island, we were quite impressed to see Itsukushima Jinja (a 16th century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that ‘floats’ at hight tide) When we firstEn savoir plus
Day 88: Mount Misen
2 avril 2025, Japon ā
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Although the Shinto Gate was so attractive, we decided to hike to the mountain first. There are cable cars that tourists could take to the top, but we decided to walk to Mount Misen. It’s theEn savoir plus
Day 88: Itsukushima Shrine
2 avril 2025, Japon ā
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Back to the Shinto Shrine! We visited the shrine itself. The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. Although it is veryEn savoir plus
Day 89: Hiroshima JR station
3 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 9 Ā°C
A short stay in Hiroshima! It’s time to say goodbye! We were back to the Hiroshima JR station. Today we are taking Chris’ long-awaited Hello Kitty JR train to Osaka!!!
Day 89: Hello Kitty Train!
3 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 11 Ā°C
Hello Kitty Bullet train! It was not on our list before but Chris mentioned that our JR pass should include some special themed trains. So we asked the staff and found out that we could actually takeEn savoir plus
Day 93: Furuichi Kofun Burial Mounds
7 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 17 Ā°C
We rested in Osaka for a few days before visiting places. Our first place to visit in Osaka is not a famous or touristy place. But it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s called the Furuichi KofunEn savoir plus
Day 94:Heijo Palace Site Historical Park
8 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 20 Ā°C
A day trip in Nara! Our first stop is Heijo Palace, the imperial residence in the Japanese capital city Heijo-kyo (today’s nara), during most of the Nara period. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage. ItEn savoir plus
Day 94: Nara Park
8 avril 2025, Japon ā
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How can we not see the cute deers in Nara?!
Day 94: Todai-ji
8 avril 2025, Japon ā
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Todai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples fromEn savoir plus
Day 94: Kasugataisha Shrine
8 avril 2025, Japon ā
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20 Ā°C
We passed through the Kasuga Taisha Shrine ę„ę„大ē¤¾ when we were about to get out of Nara. We were too late to go inside for a visit. It is Nara’s most celebrated shrine. The interior is famousEn savoir plus
Day 95: Uji
9 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 17 Ā°C
A half day trip to Uji! It’s a lovely place to spend a few hours. There are different shrines and places to sit down and take a little breather to feel the place. Uji is also very famous for MatchaEn savoir plus
Day 95: Kyoto JR Station
9 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 22 Ā°C
A very busy Kyoto JR Station with different tracks!
Day 95: Toji Temple
9 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 22 Ā°C
Toji Temple was one of the only three Buddhist temples allowed in the city at the time it became the capital of Japan. There is a 5-story 55 meter high pagoda in the area. It is the tallest pagoda inEn savoir plus
Day 96: Kyoto JR Station
10 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 18 Ā°C
We were back to Kyoto again! Of course, the first place was the JR station.
Day 96: Kiyomizu Temple
10 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 18 Ā°C
We visited Kyoto again today to let Chris visit the Kiyomizu Temple as he has never been there. He didn’t bring the camera with him, so he just recorded the place with his eyes. It’s the must-goEn savoir plus
Day 97: Mount Yoshino
11 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 16 Ā°C
The best place for cherry blossom! It is said that the first trees were planted along its slopes more than 1300 years ago, and today the mountain is covered by approximately 30,000 cherry trees ofEn savoir plus
Day 97: Yoshino Station
11 avril 2025, Japon ā
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Time to say goodbye to Mount Yoshino! We had a very good time here.
Day 98: Last day in Osaka
12 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 17 Ā°C
Today we were just resting at our airbnb as it’s the last full day that we were in Osaka. We passed through this vending machine! So convenient! If you need Sriracha sauce, 7/24 ready for you!
Day 99: goodbye Osaka!
13 avril 2025, Japon ā
š§ 15 Ā°C
We stayed in Osaka for a while to settle down ourselves, get some rest, and vote! But now, it’s time to move on! Goodbye Tokuan station!!!
Day 99: on our way to Kanazawa
13 avril 2025, Japon
It took us a while to get to a transfer point Tsuruga ę¦č³! Originally we got on a direct train, but because it was so windy that day, the train that we were on just stopped and won’t moveEn savoir plus
Day 99: Tsuruga
13 avril 2025, Japon ā
š§ 15 Ā°C
Finally here at Tsuruga for a transfer to Kanazawa!!!
Day 99: Arriving Kanazawa
13 avril 2025, Japon ā
š§ 9 Ā°C
One full day on transit and we were finally here, Kanazawa!!!
Day 100: Kanazawa Castle Park
14 avril 2025, Japon ā
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14 Ā°C
A famous spot in Kanazawa! It’s a large, partially restored Japanese castle in Kanazawa. The most impressive part is the secret garden inside the castle park. It is a peaceful place to sit andEn savoir plus
Day 100: Random Shrine
14 avril 2025, Japon ā
āļø 15 Ā°C
Passed through a random shrine when we walked from the castle to the arts museum.
Day 100: Museum of Contemp. Arts
14 avril 2025, Japon ā
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15 Ā°C
Walking around Kanazawa! We found this Museum of Contemporary Arts, but there was an exhibition inside, so it’s not open for public. We just walked outside and enjoy the arts.