This morning we caught a train to the ferry terminal for Miyajima Island. It’s a very popular destination with both Japanese people and tourists, and
Author: Garry Chapman
I'm a retired teacher, travelling with my wife Marg. My home town is Melbourne, Australia.
Hiroshima
Today was one of the few days when we could allow ourselves a bit of a sleep-in and a later breakfast, as our hotel was
Himeji Castle
Our itinerary offered us two options for today. We could either catch a train to Kurashiki and explore it museums, craft shops and cafes along
Okayama
Today was our final morning for staying in a ryokan, or Japanese style accommodation, and I guess we will no longer be served a Japanese
Nakasendo Trail
We began the day with a traditional Japanese breakfast because we are staying in a ryokan, which is Japanese-style accommodation. We were going on a
Kiso Fukushima
After struggling to finish the delicious ten course dinners they served in our Takayama hotel, and needing to catch an early train, we opted for
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