Japan Day 12 – Kanazawa
For today’s excursion, the city of Kanazawa, we took the Shinkansen to Nagoya and from there an express train to our destination. On our way
Japan Day 11 – Miyajima & Hiroshima
Without any doubt, in this trip filled with adventures and humor, to me the evening spent in Hiroshima was the most emotionally draining part of
Japan Day 10 – Takamatsu (Island of Shikoku)
This morning we drove to Takamatsu, a city located on the island of Shikoku (one of the major Japanese islands connected by bridges). The trip
Japan Day 9 – Koya-san
It was nice, for a change, not having to wake up at six in the morning. Chakie picked us up at 9:15 and that gave
Japan Day 8 – Osaka
Our Shinkansen arrived in Shin-Osaka, the major train station, perfectly on time at 12:05pm. At the gates my friend Chakie was waiting for us and
Japan Day 7 – Kyoto
Japan’s ancient Capital is known worldwide for the variety of temples, gardens and cherry trees, which, unfortunately for us, had already lost their blossoms and
Japan Day 6 – Takayama
Another early morning in our schedule with the train taking us to Takayama, a pretty town at the feet of the mountains well known for
Japan Day 5 – Magome and Sumago
Departure was once again perfectly on time with destination: Nakatsugawa, a small mountain town. The ride, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes from Matsumoto,
Japan Day 4 – Matsumoto
The third morning in the Land of the Rising Sun started well before sunrise. I’m a morning person, and that helps a lot when you
Japan Day 3 – Out of Tokyo and Old Castles
There’s something about waking up in a foreign country. Even early mornings always start with a smell of excitement at the possible adventures that will