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Exploring Himeji, Kobe and Osaka: Castles, Beef, and a Pig Cafe
From a cycling adventure in Himeji to our first taste of Kobe beef to stroking pigs to sleep in Osaka, we had so much fun in our second part of our Japan trip after celebrating New Year's Day!
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5 Fun Places to Visit in Ise and Toba, Mie
If you're expecting Ise and Toba to be cities like Tokyo and Osaka, you're in for a shocker. We passed by the main station for Ise, and our first reaction? "Is this it??"
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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…
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Arashiyama: Scenic Beauty
Arashiyama is a touristy area set in the western outskirts of Kyoto. When WJ and I went there in late November, the trees were starting to turn yellow and red.
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Kyoto: Not Just Geishas
When you think of Kyoto, what comes to your mind? Geishas? Maikos? Kimonos? Those were my initial thoughts as well. But now, I think differently. Kyoto is so much more than just the geishas it's so famous for; it's a city of beauty and culture.
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Nara: Where the Deer Roam Freely
Always wanted to be surrounded by animals nuzzling you for food? If you answered yes excitedly, then Nara is definitely the place for you!
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What to Do & Where to Go in Osaka
Wondering what to do and where to go in Osaka? Here's a breakdown of where WJ and I went last month!
