• Fushimi-inari Taisha
    Asia,  Budget Breakdown,  Chubu Region,  Hokuriku Region,  Japan,  Kansai Region

    Budget Breakdown: 16 Days in Japan

    We had our honeymoon in Japan and visited Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama and Nagoya. Hoping to catch the autumn colours, we booked our trip for November. But unfortunately, it was a little late and we missed most of the bright orange and red leaves. In fact, it even started snowing in Takayama just as we were leaving to catch the train! Scroll on for the budget breakdown for our 16-day trip in Japan! The total damage to our pockets was less than $7.5k for the both of us. Flights: S$1,087.40 We flew by Vietnam Airlines. There wasn’t any in-flight entertainment and it wasn’t the most comfortable flight, but it got…

  • Myoryuji Temple, also known as Ninja Temple
    Asia,  Chubu Region,  Hokuriku Region,  Japan

    Kanazawa: Of Ninjas and Gardens

    WJ and I enjoyed Kanazawa. It was away from the bustling crowds and peaceful, but still had the convenience of Osaka. You could easily find a restaurant, a clothing store and plenty of convenience stores. And best off all, we could walk to most of the sights easily!