Monday, May 4, 2015

Japan Day 4 - Hiroshima to Kyoto

I missed the update as i was nursing a sore throat. We left Hiroshima in a drizzle and was informed that the weather will head up to Kyoto. And it did. Kyoto was quite gloomy when we arrived.

As were not able to check in upon arrival at Kyoto, we put our bags in storage and went on foot to makan and jalan. We went to two temples, Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji on foot. (Both temples are really near where we are staying right now at Kyoto).

Then we slowly made out way to our one night accommodation which was very near to Kinkakuji temple and Ryoanji Temple. The accommodation is a bit run down but the location was great.

Got myself some sore throat pills and turned in early.

Not much pictures, but it will do...

Japan Day 5 - Kyoto (Kinkakuji Temple and Gion)

Today's area of visit are temples and Gion. The Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple are really near to where we are staying.  The day itself was rather gloomy...after these two places, we head back to JR Kyoto station, deposited our bags and ate lunch. Guess what we ate? Korean food! It was because the line was shorter. The other restaurants were practically full.

After that, we made our way to the ever famous Tofuku-ji Temple. We didn't manage to finish the whole course. And risked to check into a very quaint guesthouse, Crossroads. It is located smack in the neighborhood.

After that we went to Gion. We were hoping to catch the walking tour but we were late. Instead we caught the geisha show where they showed their traditional Chado, comedy sketch, puppet show and more.

We ended the night by eating Japanese BBQ.

Let the pictures begin...

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Japan Day 3 - Hiroshima Castle + Laundry day

Today was supposed to be a not too taxing trip. With all the hill climbing we did yesterday, my legs wanna patah already. Our itinerary for today was Hiroshima Castle Tower and the Peace Memorial Park. The weather was awesome, with the sun shining brightly (a bit too much for my liking but there's nothing an umbrella can't fix) with a slight breeze.

And since this is our last night at Hiroshima, it is laundry night for us. And unfortunately for me, I developed some cough and a bit of flu. So I'm gonna nurse it by turning in early today. Here's the pictures for the day!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Japan Day 2 - Miyajima

Lots of walking and hiking at Miyajima today...but the view is splendid and so is the weather! Let the pictures do the talking...

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Japan Day 1 - Osaka - Hiroshima

Tired from all the traveling from KUL- KIX then from Osaka to Hiroshima. Then travel by foot to reach our hostel. But the view was great tho! Can't wait for tomorrow!!!