tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66294810538637337432024-03-13T10:46:03.752-07:00Choi's Travel Blog“Two roads diverged in a wood and I ... I took the one less traveled.” - Robert FrostUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-8581337621805510402023-06-07T04:49:00.000-07:002023-06-07T04:51:43.706-07:00Melbourne 4 June Today is Sunday and we visited the Botanical Gardens<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Flew via Scoot
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site to check out Japan’s train connections and time is </span><a href="http://www.hyperdia.com/en/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">HYPERDIA</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">From there we
bought a </span><a href="https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hakone Free Pass</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> and travel to Gora.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at Hakone-Yomoto, we need to the take </span><a href="http://www.hakone-tozan.co.jp/en/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hakone
Tozan Train</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> to Gora. This
is the only mountain railway in Japan. The train departs from Hakone-Yumoto
station (at 96 m above sea level) and takes about 40 minutes to arrive at the
final stop, Gora station (at 541 m above sea level). </span></div>
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are switchbacks, where the driver and the conductor change shifts and the train
switch to reversed travel direction. It is a special experience that can be enjoyed
only with the Hakone Tozan Train.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of hills and hot springs, located on a gently-sloping mountain in Hakone, one
of Japan’s leading hot spring resorts. The terminus of the Hakone Tozan
Railway, Gora has an abundance of things to see and enjoy, including a park
that makes the most of the beautiful natural environment, Japan’s first outdoor
art museum, and a cable car.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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accommodation in Gora is </span><a href="https://www.agoda.com/en-sg/hakone-gora-tabibito-no-yado-e-rooms/hotel/hakone-jp.html?cid=-200"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hakone Gora Tabibito no Yado e-Rooms</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our accommodation - about 10 minutes walk/climb from Gora station</td></tr>
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About two thirds of the way up the Ramblas, on the left, you will see one of Europe's largest and most famous food markets - La Boqueria Food Market Barcelona. This is a place where I love to spend an hour or so feasting the senses.<br />
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The Boqueria's grand iron entrance leads to a fully functioning world of food that throngs with both tourists and locals. The floors are slippy with melted ice and fruit skins and the stall holders are loud, but this all adds to the charm of the experience. You will find foods of all varieties and nationalities under one roof.<br />
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TIP: It is worth aiming to get to the Boqueria in the morning - preferably before 14:00, as this is when the market is really in full swing. I enjoy walking around the market before lunchtime.<br />
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Here's how it is like....<br />
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The Boqueria Food Market is a must-see during a trip to Barcelona. Specialist stalls selling many and varied options of olives, seafood, fruit, meats, cheeses and much more are all on offer. Whether you buy some picnic ingredients, feast at one of the tapas bars or simply take a look, you are guaranteed to have a memorable experience.<br />
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La Boqueria Market<br />
Rambla, 91<br />
08001 Barcelona, España.<br />
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Opening Times:<br />
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 20:30<br />
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Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-37095940277027546342017-04-11T06:03:00.000-07:002017-04-11T06:03:52.732-07:00Spain Holiday - Day trip to Avila<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
From Madrid, I joined a day tour to Ávila. This is a medieval city in the province of Castile-Léon in western Spain, about 70 miles northwest of Madrid. Founded in the 11th century to protect the Spanish territories from the Moors, Ávila has a magnificently well-preserved city wall, a historic cathedral, a number of Romanesque churches, and an authentic medieval atmosphere.<br />
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For all these reasons, the entire Old Town of Ávila has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For pilgrims, the city of Ávila is important because of its association with the great mystic and reformer St. Teresa de Jesus, better known as St. Teresa of Ávila. Teresa was a 16th-century Carmelite nun who reformed her order, had many ecstatic visions, and wrote several books.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-88920983642452926072017-04-08T23:17:00.000-07:002017-04-16T02:31:04.230-07:00Spain Holiday - 11 Day Itinerary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Planning a holiday to Spain?<br />
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It is easier than ever both to get to Spain and to travel around the country, with more flights and better train connections. The relatively new high-speed train link between Paris and Barcelona means you can leave London in the morning and arrive in the Catalan capital in time for dinner. It sounds very civilised to me.<br />
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With 3,100km of track the Spanish high-speed AVE trains operate on the longest high-speed network in Europe. Running at speeds of up to 310 km/h this extensive network allows for fast connections between cities in Spain. Travel from Madrid to Barcelona in less than 3 hours! This modern train system connects many cities across Spain from Madrid and Barcelona, to Córdoba, Seville, Malaga and Valencia. See AVE map below.<br />
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Here's my 11 day itinerary holiday in Spain in March 2017<br />
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1) 2 Nights in Madrid<br />
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- Day tour to Avila and Segovia (booked through Viator)<br />
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2) 4 Nights in Sevilla<br />
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- Free city historic walking tour<br />
- Day tour to Granada<br />
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3) 5 Nights in Barcelona<br />
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- Sagrada Familia tour<br />
- Free city walking tour<br />
- Day tour to Monserrat<br />
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I choose this because there are more to see and do in the latter 2 cities.<br />
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Where to stay in Madrid?<br />
I stayed in an AirBnB apartment near <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/maps/search/madrid+sol+station/@40.4185394,-3.7032854,16z" target="_blank">Sol Station</a> . Very convenient, close to good food and sights.<br />
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Alternatively, stay near the <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/maps/place/Calle+Gran+V%C3%ADa,+Madrid,+Spain/@40.4200483,-3.7023505,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd42287d6da3df33:0xe119406d894c5d21!8m2!3d40.420179!4d-3.7039276" target="_blank">Calle Grand Via</a> area. This is also a very vibrant area.<br />
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Where to stay in Sevilla?<br />
I booked an apartment near to <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/maps/place/Cathedral+of+Saint+Mary+of+the+See,+41004+Sevilla,+Spain/@37.385577,-5.992893,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xd126c19f7fc268d:0xa606337f621b6cfd!8m2!3d37.3857475!4d-5.9937513" target="_blank">Sevilla Cathedral</a>. Very convenient and within walking distance to most good restaurants, sights and shopping.<br />
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Where to stay in Barcelona?<br />
Suggest to stay somewhere central, like <a href="https://www.google.com.sg/maps/place/Pla%C3%A7a+de+Catalunya/@41.3860333,2.1706157,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f1602b4819:0x1eecc2af1c60d64b!8m2!3d41.3870154!4d2.1700471" target="_blank">Placa Catalunya</a> or around La Ramblas. This will allow you to radiate outwards and do sightseeing, shopping and dining very conveniently.<br />
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I booked an AirBnB just off La Rambla which is very good in terms of convenience to food, shopping and sight-seeing.<br />
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For inter-city travels in Spain, I book my AVE tickets via Eurail.(<a href="http://www.eurail.com/" target="_blank">http://www.eurail.com/</a>). Book early to get cheap fares.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-9744144962672430692016-03-22T22:39:00.000-07:002016-04-07T05:21:39.194-07:00Day 3 - Osaka Castle - Osaka Kobe Kyoto Vacation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today we set off to visit the Osaka Castle which is within walking distance from our ryokan.<br />
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We entered via the Morinomiya station entrance. Osaka Castle is within an extensive park, the Osaka Castle Park, with a total area of 105.6 ha, located in the center of Osaka.<br />
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In the Osaka Castle Park are several historic structures including the castle tower, in addition to the Nishinomaru Garden with some 600 cherry trees, an ume (plum) orchard boasting 1,270 ume trees in 100 varieties, and other spots where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers.<br />
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Here are some images of Osaka Castle Park.<br />
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Next we moved on to <a href="http://www.gojapango.com/travel/osaka_castle.htm" target="_blank">Osaka Castle</a> (Osaka-jo) which is one of Japan's most famous castles. Osaka Castle played a major role in unifying Japan in the sixteenth century. First built in 1583 by one of Japan’s most fabled warlords, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, succeeded in ending century-long wars and using Osaka Castle as his stronghold.<br />
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The castle was built on about one square kilometer (less than a mile squared) of land, with two raised platforms supported by sheer walls of cut rock and surrounded by a moat. The central building is five stories outside, and eight stories on the inside. The thirteen structures that make up the castle have be designated as Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese government.<br />
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Osaka Castle was nearly destroyed during WWII, when used as one of the largest military armories. A full restoration started in 1995, and by 1997, had been completely restored to it's Edo-era days. The current castle is a concrete reproduction of the original castle, with a modern museum within.<br />
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A highlight of a visit to the castle is its fine collection of historical displays, its gilt details, and the great views of the city from the observation deck.<br />
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The castle is surrounded by parklands, which puts on a fine display at cherry blossom time. Look up to see the castle’s eight roof dolphins, ornamental roof tiles and golden tigers.<br />
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A short film on <a href="http://www.jcastle.info/castle/profile/61-Osaka-Castle" target="_blank">Osaka Castle</a> and the city of Osaka<br />
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<a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/japan-vacation-osaka-kyoto-kobe-10-day.html" target="_blank">Here's </a>our 10 day Osaka Kobe Kyoto itinerary.<br />
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After our visit to the Kuromon Ichiba Market, we head towards Dontoburi.<br />
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Dotonbori is a popular tourist destination in Namba Osaka. Dotonbori is famous for its giant crab and other restaurants.<br />
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The south side of the canal, Dotonbori Street, is a home of 'Kuidaore' with various eateries where you will be amazed with the famous Osaka giant signs such as moving crab, puffer fish, dragon, etc. Try famous Osaka food 'Takoyaki (octopus balls)'.<br />
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The entire area of Dotonbori is thronged with an unbelievable number of restaurants and amusement facilities.<br />
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The north side of the canal is called Soemon-cho, where there are many restaurants and bars.<br />
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The Dotonbori Canal has often been used as a movie location for films such as 'Black Rain'. The area around the canal is referred to as Dotonbori. Both sides of the canal are always busy day and night.<br />
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As a domestic tourist destination, Osaka is known for its food, and Dotonbori is the main destination for food travel in Osaka. It is always featured in guidebooks for both foreign and domestic tourists.<br />
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Osaka regional cuisine includes okonomiyaki (pan-fried batter cake), takoyaki (octopus dumplings), udon (a noodle dish), as well as regional sushi and other traditional Japanese foods.<br />
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Here we are lining up for okonomiyaki (pan-fried batter cake).<br />
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Today we head out to the Kuromon Ichiba market. It is one of the most well known central food markets in Osaka, Japan.<br />
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It seems that this market has been around for over 170 years preserving the food and culture of Osaka.<br />
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Located on the south side of Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Kuromon Ichiba is 580 meters long, and is easily accessed by a 2-minute walk from the subway Nippombashi Station. It is a very lively market with lots of human interaction, and is packed with approximately 150 shops of mainly fish, meat and vegetables.<br />
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All kinds of fresh food items are available at this market.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh seafood cooked on the spot for you</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the seafood can be rather expensive</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These crab claws are expensive</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still we have to try some .. like octopus </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go early to aviod the crowds</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And enjoy the atmosphere</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the memories</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try from one stall to another ...</td></tr>
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<a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/japan-vacation-osaka-kyoto-kobe-10-day.html" target="_blank">Here's </a>our 10 day Osaka Kobe Kyoto itinerary.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-2055150455492308342016-03-17T18:31:00.002-07:002016-03-20T07:30:34.403-07:00Day 1 - Osaka Kobe Kyoto Vacation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We arrived at KIX via Scoot from Singapore. For your 10 days in the Kansai region we decided to stay in ryokans.<br />
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A typical ryokan is an Japanese-style inn. A ryokan is for travelers who wish to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.<br />
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A typical ryokan guest room contains:<br />
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<li>the “agari-kamachi” (after opening the door guests step into this small area and take off their shoes)</li>
<li>“shoji” (sliding paper doors) which separates the agari-kamachi from the room</li>
<li>“tatami” mat flooring (reed floor matting)</li>
<li>low wooden tables</li>
<li>“zabuton” (sitting cushions)</li>
<li>futon (sleeping quilts)</li>
<li>a “tokonoma” (an ornamental alcove built into the wall used for placing flower vases and hanging scrolls)</li>
<li>an “oshiire” (a closet for futon sleeping quilts)</li>
<li>an “engawa” (a glass enclosed sitting area separated from the room by a shoji)</li>
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The ryokan we stayed in is Carpe Diem, Osaka. It is about 15 minutes walk from Morinomiya station on the Osaka Loop line.<br />
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We booked the Tea Ceremony Room for 4 nights here. Here's how it looks like.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Tea Ceremony Room . Source: Carpe Diem</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the Tea Ceremony Room . Source: Carpe Diem</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another view of the Tea Ceremony Room . Source: Carpe Diem</td></tr>
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The garden outside of the ryokan is beautiful.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty garden </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 4 bed ryokun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the common dining room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the entrance of the ryokun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our ryokun and the garden</td></tr>
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<a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/japan-vacation-osaka-kyoto-kobe-10-day.html" target="_blank"><br /></a>Here's <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/day-2-osaka-kobe-kyoto-vacation.html" target="_blank">Day 2</a><br />
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<a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/japan-vacation-osaka-kyoto-kobe-10-day.html" target="_blank">Here's </a>our 10 day Osaka Kobe Kyoto itinerary.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-70560884160853470982016-03-17T01:00:00.000-07:002016-03-24T00:43:36.094-07:00Osaka Kyoto Kobe vacation - 10 Day Itinerary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Planning a vacation to Japan can be a challenge. One would think that Japan which is rich in both traditional culture and technical innovation, as well as plenty of weird and wacky things you’ll never see elsewhere, would be a huge hit with tourists. But as it turns out, Japan is actually not such a popular destination for people traveling abroad.<br />
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There are a few reasons for this:<br />
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a) Publicity problems - Firstly, Japan does not promote itself well. With the world now connected by the internet you can easily communicate with people half-way around the globe as though they’re right there with you in your room, and people are becoming more interested in other cultures. Japan needs to be able to self-promote, and articulate to the wider world exactly why people should come and visit.<br />
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b) High costs - The top reasons people from Europe and the USA don’t come to Japan is that it’s both too far and too expensive. Accommodation and transport are very expensive and on top of that are the costs of food, souvenirs and so on, so with a high-valued yen people are bound to look to cheaper options such as Asia, where even the poorest of student travelers can survive. However, the recent weakening of the yen brought about by Abenomics, making things cheaper for Americans and Europeans, and department stores are publicizing the fact that duty-free shopping is available for foreign visitors.<br />
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c) Japanese-only convenience. Most Japanese do not speak English or another international language. This means that it may be difficult to find someone whom you can ask if you are not sure of the way, the kind of food to order, and simple conversations to know the Japanese people.<br />
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In spite of the above, Japan is still great place to visit. It is a world apart where a unique civilisation blossomed, and today thrives in contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.<br />
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Then, Food .... Savouring the delights of Japanese cuisine on its home turf is half the reason to come to Japan and you can easily build an itinerary around regional specialities and sublime restaurants.<br />
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Next is the Outdoors ... The wonders of Japan’s natural world are a well-kept secret. And you never have to travel far in Japan to get out into nature: in major hubs like Kyoto, just a short trip from the city will get you into forested mountains.<br />
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And Japanese culture ... Japan has spent millennia taking in and refining the cultural bounties of Asia to produce something distinctly Japanese. From the splendour of a Kyoto geisha dance to the spare beauty of a Zen rock garden, you will be mesmerized.<br />
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Last but not least ... Staying in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is utterly different from staying in a hotel. Sitting in a robe on tatami (woven floor matting) eating raw fish and mountain vegetables is probably not how you dine back home. Getting naked with a bunch of strangers to soak in an onsen (hot spring) might seem strange at first, but try it and you'll find it's relaxing. And with helpful locals, spotless facilities and excellent public transport, you can experience this exoticism with ease.<br />
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For a start, see Japan’s 30 best travel destinations, as chosen by overseas visitors at travel website <a href="http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/06/07/japans-30-best-travel-destinations-as-chosen-by-overseas-visitors/" target="_blank">Trip Advisor’s list </a>of the best places in Japan. Check it out here.<br />
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<b>My 10 Day itinerary to Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto:</b><br />
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4 nights in Osaka and 5 nights in Kyoto<br />
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<u>Day 1</u><br />
- arrive at Kansai International Airport, Osaka at 4.30pm by Scoot<br />
Use Haruka/ICOCA round trip ticket to hotel. We stayed in <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.com/2016/03/day-1-osaka-kobe-kyoto-vacation.html" target="_blank">Carpe Diem, Osaka</a><br />
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<u>Day 2</u><br />
- <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/day-2-osaka-kobe-kyoto-vacation.html" target="_blank">Kuromon Ichiba </a>Market ( <a href="http://honyaku.j-server.com/LUCKUROMON/ns/tl.cgi/http%3a//www.kuromon.com/?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0" target="_blank">Website</a> and <a href="http://www.kuromon.com/ml-skins/web/images/map/MAP_EN_CH.pdf" target="_blank">Map</a> )<br />
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- <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/day-2-osaka-kobe-kyoto-vacation_22.html" target="_blank">Dotonbori</a> (Osaka’s foremost shopping and entertainment district)</div>
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- Namba<br />
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- <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2016/03/day-3-osaka-kobe-kyoto-vacation.html" target="_blank">Osaka Castle</a><br />
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- area around Osaka station (Pokemon Centre)<br />
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- Shinkesai<br />
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<u>Day 4</u><br />
- Day trip to Kobe<br />
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<u>Day 5</u><br />
- check out of ryokun and take JR to Kyoto<br />
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- check into hotel<br />
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- Ponchoto<br />
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<u>Day 6</u><br />
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- Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest)<br />
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- Manga Museum<br />
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- Kyoto station area<br />
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<u>Day 7</u><br />
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- Kiyomizudera temple<br />
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- Higashiyama district<br />
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- Yasuka Shrine<br />
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- Gion<br />
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<u>Day 8</u><br />
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- Nishiki Market<br />
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- Kinkakuji temple<br />
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<u>Day 9</u><br />
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- Uji tea town<br />
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- Fushimi Inari Shrine<br />
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<u>Day 10</u><br />
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Depart for Singapore<br />
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How I plan the Osaka Kyoto Kobe vacation - <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/12/how-i-plan-vacation-to-osaka-kyoto-and.html" target="_blank">check here please.</a><br />
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Besides travelling, I love to read. Here's one inspiration book I read in Dec 2015.<br />
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The Alchemist (Coelho)<br />
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The Alchemist tells the story of a young shepherd named Santiago who is able to find a treasure beyond his wildest dreams. Along the way, he learns to listen to his heart and, more importantly, realizes that his dreams, or his Personal Legend, are not just his but part of the Soul of the Universe.<br />
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Santiago is a humble shepherd whose desires are few–he wants to be free to roam with his sheep, to have some wine in his wineskin and a book in his bag. Fate intervenes, however, in the form of the recurring dream of a great treasure hidden thousands of miles away at the base of the Egyptian Pyramids. When Santiago meets Melchizedek, a strange wise man who claims he is a king from a far-off land, he decides to seek his treasure. The next day, Santiago sells his sheep and embarks to Africa to pursue his dream.<br />
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Upon arriving in Africa, though, it becomes apparent that things will not be as easy as he thought. The first day Santiago is in Tangiers, he is robbed and left completely alone, unable to speak a single word of Arabic. At first Santiago contemplates giving up and turning around. He remembers the words of the wise man, though, and decides to carry on–getting a job at a local crystal shop. After working at the crystal shop for a year, learning much about life and about his Personal Legend, Santiago earns enough money to buy a new flock of sheep and return home. At the last minute, though, Santiago decides to risk it all and join a caravan to Egypt.<br />
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Once in the caravan, Santiago meets an Englishman who has come all the way to Africa to seek a renowned alchemist. As they travel through the desert, the Englishman tells Santiago about the secrets of alchemy. Santiago finds the Englishman's ideas to be very similar to Melchizedek's. They both speak of a Soul of the World to which we are all connected and of the necessity of following our heart's true desires or our Personal Legend. Santiago, however, prefers to learn these secrets by observing the world, while the Englishman prefers to learn from complex books. While they travel, they begin to hear rumors of a coming tribal war.<br />
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When they finally arrive at the Al-Fayoum oasis–the home of the titular Alchemist–Santiago meets a beautiful girl named Fatima with whom he immediately falls in love. He discovers that love, like the Personal Legend, comes directly from the Soul of the World. While walking in the desert, Santiago has a vision of an upcoming battle. He rushes back to warn the elders at the oasis and, when his vision is confirmed, they offer him a position as a counselor. Santiago considers staying at the oasis with Fatima, but the Alchemist finds Santiago and tells him that he will lead Santiago to his treasure.<br />
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Once again on the move, the Alchemist teaches Santiago to listen to his heart. Hearts can be treacherous, but the best way to keep them from fooling you is to listen to them intently. Almost to the pyramids, Santiago and the Alchemist are taken prisoner by a warring tribe. The Alchemist tells the tribesmen that Santiago is a powerful magician who can turn himself into the wind. The tribesmen are impressed and will spare the lives of the men if Santiago can do it. The only problem is that Santiago has no idea what he is doing. After three days of meditating, Santiago uses his knowledge of the Soul of the World to ask the elements to help him. First he asks the desert, then he asks the wind, then he asks the sun and, finally, he asks the Soul of the World. Immediately, the wind whips up, and Santiago disappears and reappears on the other side of the camp.<br />
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The Alchemist takes his leave of Santiago, who continues on to the Pyramids. Once there, Santiago is attacked by robbers. Asked what he is doing there, Santiago replies that he had a dream of a treasure buried at the base of the Pyramids. One of the robbers laughs at him, and says that he has had the exact same dream, except that in his the treasure was buried in Spain. Santiago realizes that the treasure was back in Spain the entire time.<br />
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The story then jumps forward in time and finds Santiago digging a hole at the base of the tree where he had had his first dream. Sure enough, he finds a trunk full of gold–enough for him and Fatima to live happily for a long time.<br />
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Took a family holiday with the 2 boys to Ipoh.<br />
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Also to visit my 87 year old aunt and my cousin.<br />
Decided to drive from Singapore all the way to Ipoh.<br />
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Ipoh was one of Malaysia's main cities due to an early 19th century tin mining boom. During the British colonial era, it was Malaya's second administrative centre after Kuala Lumpur. However, the city faced gradual decline after the tin mining industry collapse.<br />
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Today Ipoh is perhaps best known for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. the food there is good and cheap and therefore draw throngs of tourists from all parts of Malaysia to sample its good food.<br />
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We booked the Hotel Excelsior via booking.com<br />
Found it to be a good hotel - good and courteous service, clean rooms and the location was great as it was close to good eating places, restaurants etc.<br />
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Hotel Excelsior is also within walking distance to Ipoh Parade, a major shopping centre in Ipoh.<br />
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The next morning was Sunday so we decided to go Foo Shan Restaurant, which is just 5 minutes from the hotel. This restaurant is very famous for its dim sum. </div>
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After dim sum, we took a walk and found this 'second hand' open air market. Vendors were selling used goods - you name it they have it. We bought a vintage camera for 55 ringgit.</div>
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Next, we walked to the Old town of Ipoh which is west of the Kinta River.</div>
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A trip to Ipoh is not complete without trying its famous chicken rice and bean sprouts. Surely not to be missed!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">succulent chicken - best in the world</td></tr>
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<b>Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe Travel</b><b> Vacation</b><br />
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Travel is fun but to plan a travel vacation needs much effort and research and should be as thorough as possible. It is also a very enjoyable experience and as eye-opening as the actual travel.<br />
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Planning a travel vacation to Japan for my wife and 2 adult children for about 10 to 12 days in March 2016. It is better to plan early once the dates and duration is confirmed. This way, there is a good chance of getting cheap air fares and good value accommodation.<br />
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Here is what I did and I hope it would be useful for those who wish to plan similar travel vacations.<br />
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Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding areas are places we wish to visit. They are located in the <a href="http://www.biobridge-kansai.com/about/outline.php" target="_blank">Kansai region of Japan</a>. The Kansai region comprises 10% of Japan's land area, with 24 million residents, 18% of Japan's population. It consists of eight prefectures; Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, Wakayama, Mie, and Tokushima. The major cities of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Ohtsu, Nara, Wakayama, Tsu, and Tokushima are all located in the Kansai region.<br />
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<b>Step 1 - Finding Cheap Airfares</b><br />
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As I am flying from Singapore, there are only 2 budget airlines that fly to Osaka. They are Scoot and Jetstar. Of course, the aim to to look for the cheapest vacation deals. Travel airfares for budget airlines fluctuate by the day and season. Here is a comparison of the travel airfares from the 2 airlines for 4 adults.<br />
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This is a big difference in price for 4 adults between the two budget airlines to Osaka. Scoot gave a good price, beyond my expectations. For the return trip Scoot fares, note the jump from 11 Mar to 12 Mar 2016, a whopping increase of some S$500!<br />
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<b>Step 2 - Find a Hotel with Good Reviews</b><br />
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Where to stay is a huge component of any trip. For me, if I need to find a hotel in a city, I like to stay in a location where there is good access to public transport, especially the Metro network. A hotel that is within 5 to 10 minutes walk from a metro station is great.<br />
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My next important criteria is there is plenty of food outlets nearby - it can be street food or restaurants, convenience stores etc. I enjoy the local food and it is part of the fun and adventure to sample the distinct food and smell of the city.<br />
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Another important criteria is to make sure that the hotel has good reviews. I usually go the TripAdvisor to check and other hotel booking sites like Agoda and Booking,com which provide very useful reviews of the major hotels.<br />
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For this travel vacation, I decided to stay in 2 locations - 4 nights in Osaka and 5 nights in Kyoto. Based on my research, there is more to see in Kyoto as it was the ancient capital of Japan.<br />
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A travel vacation to Japan is not complete if we missed out on staying in the traditional Japanese guestrooms. Hence, we decided that we should stay in a<a href="http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/ryokan-styles/" target="_blank"> 'ryokan'</a> since we are in Japan, just for the experience of a lifetime. A ryokan (旅館 ?) is a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo period (1603–1868), when such inns served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner.<br />
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Just as there are many different ryokan room prices, there are also many different types or styles of ryokans. No two ryokans are the same, and the quality of ryokan varies dramatically. On the low end of the scale is what we call a “standard ryokan” and at the upper end of the scale is our “luxurious ryokan.”<br />
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<u>Osaka Hotels</u><br />
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I decided to go to Tripadviser to check on reviews of ryokans. I found that <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g298566-d1549378-Reviews-Carpe_Diem-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html" target="_blank">Carpe Diem</a> to be the #1 BnBs or Inns in Osaka.<br />
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Here's some of the reviews:<br />
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"Great hosts, beautiful ryokan and quiet surroundings - we had an excellent stay. Our room was very spacious and breakfast each morning was a nice touch. It's a very relaxed ryokan and we felt at home. The location was great - close to restaurants and a supermarket. Only a 15 minute walk to the JR station. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in future." -Stayed October 2015, travelled with family</blockquote>
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"For three nights Carpe Diem was our home away from home. Lovely place,. We didn't book the accomodation for the rest of our trip and we couldn't find a place to stay after our stay in Carpe Diem. They helped us find a place. The children loved the garden. Easy to Find. Good breakfast. Just wonderful!_ - Stayed July 2015</blockquote>
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"We spent 5 days at Carpe diem and are very happy of our choice!<br />
The location is great: 10 minute walk from train stations and Osaka Castle park. Convenience store within 500m. Quiet area (in a dead-end), which makes the place very peaceful and relaxing.<br />
The garden is beautiful: We got there at night and did not see it until we opened the sliding doors of our room in the morning. What a great way of starting the day!<br />
Misa and her son Alex were very helpful and friendly, making sure our stay was great. They even organised a kimono-photo-shoot for us in the garden.<br />
If I go to Osaka again (and I really hope I will), I want to stay there again." - Stayed June 2015, travelled with family</blockquote>
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The webiste of <a href="http://www.carpediem-osaka.jp/en.html" target="_blank">Carpe Diem is here</a> and you can book directly with them. It is rather easy. Since there are 4 of us, we booked the Tea Room.<br />
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<u>Kyoto Hotels</u><br />
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After having chosen a ryokan for Osaka, the next part is to look for a ryokan in Kyoto where I will be staying for 5 nights.<br />
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Here is a good place to look for <a href="http://www.ryokan-kansai.com/search/kyoto_b2.html" target="_blank">ryokans in Kyoto</a> . The main website is <a href="http://www.ryokan-kansai.com/index.html" target="_blank">The Japan Ryokan & Hotel Association Kansai.</a> Here is gives information on how to use a ryokan. Also, if you like Japanese baths, there is useful information in this site.<br />
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After a lot of searches, I settled for Oyado <a href="http://www.kyoto-ryokan-ishicho.com/index.html" target="_blank">Ishicho</a> Tower. This ryokan has an 8/10 rating from <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-ishicho.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-15CA4oggJCAlhYSAliBW5vcmVmaMkBiAEBmAEuuAEEyAEE2AED6AEB-AEDkgIBeQ;sid=ec19f6f86e3f63f41aade016a4ae2a9a;dcid=2" target="_blank">Booking.com </a>reviews.<br />
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<b>Step 3: Buy Travel Insurance</b><br />
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Once I have booked my flights and accommodation, I normally proceed to buy travel insurance straight away to ensure I secure the protection for the trip. Travel insurance is not expensive and these day, you never know what can go wrong - flight cancellations due to volcanic ash or haze, sickness that may cause you unable to travel, loss or delayed baggage, accidents etc. Hence it is better to be protected by travel insurance against such loss.<br />
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I bought travel insurance from NTUC Income which I think gives the best value for money. Scoot also offered travel insurance for $39 per person. NTUC Income's rate was only about $38.<br />
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<b>Step 4: Places to Visit</b><br />
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Here I took my time to research in great detail. I normally check travel blogs what others have done and decide. I also check the recommendations from Tripadviser and other travel sites.<br />
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For travel to Japan, one of the most useful sites is <a href="http://japan-guide.com/">japan-guide.com</a> where it gives up to date comprehensive suggestions and tips regarding travel to Japan. This is really an authority site for ideas on travel to Japan. You need not look further.<br />
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Useful links:<br />
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a) In this site, you can choose <a href="http://www.insidekyoto.com/kyoto-itineraries" target="_blank">many Kyoto itineraries</a> for visits lasting 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days and 5 days, plus tailored Kyoto itineraries for Shoppers, Temple Lovers, Hikers and Garden Lovers.<br />
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b) <a href="http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/" target="_blank">Osaka Info</a> Guide and <a href="http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/rtg/pdf/pg-505.pdf" target="_blank">another one </a>here.<br />
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c) Japan - the <a href="http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regional/osaka/" target="_blank">Official Guide</a> site.<br />
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d) <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/destination/kyoto" target="_blank">Kyoto Walking Trails</a> - many ideas for great walking tours in Kyoto.<br />
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e) <a href="http://en.japantravel.com/" target="_blank">Japan Travel </a>- the largest tourism and travel website and official collection of maps and guides.<br />
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<b>Step 5 : Local Transportation</b><br />
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Last but not least is to know how to travel within the cities you are going to. This is especially so when one is travelling on your own and not on any travel package.<br />
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Learn how to get from the airport to the hotel. In major Japanese cities, there are usually several options - bus, MRT, express train etc.<br />
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My research shows that since I am in the Kansai region, the <a href="https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-information/pass/icoca-haruka/" target="_blank">Icoca & Haruka</a> pass is the best option. This package is a discount ticket package for foreign visitors arriving at Osaka's Kansai Airport. It provides transportation from the airport into the city by the Haruka limited express train and an Icoca prepaid card for use on urban transportation at a highly discounted price.<br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Icoca & Haruka (as of April 1, 2014)</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;">4,060
yen</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Icoca & Haruka packages
consists of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>a)</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>a ticket that can be used to travel
from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2033.html" target="_top">Kansai
Airport</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to<a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2157.html" target="_top">Osaka</a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2158.html" target="_top">Kyoto</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2159.html" target="_top">Kobe</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>b)</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_003.html" target="_top">Icoca prepaid card</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>valued
2000 yen that can be used on urban transportation in the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1105.html" target="_top">Greater
Osaka</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>region.
The roundtrip version of the package additionally includes a ticket that can be
used to travel back to Kansai Airport.<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another useful website is the <a href="http://jprail.com/" target="_blank">Japan Rail.</a> This website is an unofficial website about Japan Rail Pass, other rail passes and rail travel in Japan. It explains you how to use Japan Rail Pass and assists you to use Japan Rail Pass to its maximum! And also this site explain about many more rail passes, gives you tips and supports you to enjoy rail trip in Japan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From this website, i find the links below particularly helpful for my trip: -</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a) <a href="http://jprail.com/travel-informations/tips-for-japan-rail-pass/guide-to-take-trains-in-osaka-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html" target="_blank">Guide to take trains in Osaka</a>. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b) Visit <a href="http://jprail.com/sample-itineraries/7days/visit-kyoto-osaka-nara-and-kobe-for-5-to-7-days-sample-itinerary.html" target="_blank">Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe for 5 to 7 days</a> sample itinerary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">c) Sample itinerary of <a href="http://jprail.com/destinations/world-heritage-destinations/day-trip-to-hiroshima-and-miyajima-from-osakakyoto.html" target="_blank">day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka/Kyoto</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 15.5pt;">d) Kansai <a href="http://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/kansai-hiroshima-area-pass-perfect-deal-for-the-traveller-who-wants-travel-both-kansai-and-hiroshima.html" target="_blank">Hiroshima Area Pass</a>. Perfect deal for the traveller who wants travel both Kansai and Hiroshima.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope this guide helps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy travelling!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-62375241136510874662015-04-16T21:34:00.000-07:002015-04-16T21:38:23.429-07:00Greece - 5 Day Tour: Day 1 - Nafplio (Short stop)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After the visit to Epidaurus ( the <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/04/greece-5-day-tour-day-1-epidaurus.html" target="_blank">Ancient theatre</a> and <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/04/greece-5-day-tour-day-1-archaeological.html" target="_blank">the Museum</a>), our next stop is Nafplio.<br />
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Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf.<br />
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Nafplio enjoys a very sunny and mild climate, even by Greek standards, and as a consequence has become a popular day or weekend road-trip destination for Athenians in wintertime.<br />
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Nafplio is a port, with fishing and transport ongoing, although the primary source of local employment currently is tourism, with two beaches on the other side of the peninsula from the main body of the town and a large amount of local accommodation.<br />
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Here are some pictures of this city.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nafplion maintains a traditional architectural style with many traditional-style colourful buildings and houses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Around the city can be found several sculptures and statues. They are related mostly with the modern history of Nafplion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nafplio is a port, with fishing and transport ongoing, although the primary source of local employment currently is tourism</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6629481053863733743.post-73241863714684187292015-04-15T21:45:00.000-07:002015-04-16T21:39:22.496-07:00Greece - 5 Day Tour: Day 1 - Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A short walk from the <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/04/greece-5-day-tour-day-1-epidaurus.html" target="_blank">Epidaurus theatre</a> is the Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus.<br />
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The museum, noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to display artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus in the surrounding area.<br />
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Inside, the exhibitions are split between two halls, displaying artefacts discovered during archaeological excavations dating back from the Archaic to the Roman eras (700 BC - 324 AD). The displays include items from the Asclepius cult such as medical tools, and architectural fragments from significant buildings (like the Temple of Asclepius, the Temple of Artemis, and the Tholos).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The column of a temple in Epidaurus with interesting decoration. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Statue of Asklepios. <br />
Plaster cast of the statue of god Asklepios, represented standing, with the sacred snake curling up on his stick. </td></tr>
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Next stop is<a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/04/greece-5-day-tour-day-1-nafplio-short.html" target="_blank"> Nafplio.</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Go here to see <a href="http://choitravels.blogspot.sg/2015/04/greece-5-day-tour-itinerary.html" target="_blank">My 5 day Greece vacation itinerary</a>.</span></div>
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