Ueno
Our last stop. we failed to see pandas in Ueno zoo due to time constraints as we spend almost a whole day in Asakusa. It is another shopping district and a park.
Category: Tokyo
Asakusa
Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and popular temples. Sensoji Temple is a few steps from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways. This is also known as the old Tokyo. Asakusa is… Continue reading Asakusa
Odaiba
A must visit when in Tokyo. Odaiba is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. It attracts mostly young people as a new amusement spot in the city. Access to Odaiba can be an attraction in itself, as the views of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo’s harbor and… Continue reading Odaiba
Gion District
Our last stop in Kyoto. Though we try to see many sights as much as we could, Colorful Kyoto never failed to amaze us. We arrived in Gion at night. We didn’t explore much this interesting village. So much to see and too bad we didn’t had the chance to see Geisha walking in the… Continue reading Gion District
Fushimi Inari shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
This is the second stop after Bamboo forest. It is one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which… Continue reading Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
Scenic Sagano Railway and Enchanted Bamboo Forest
This has been one of my dream vacation. This is truly enchanted sans the crowd. It is highly suggested to be there before 9am as this place is very popular and gets too crowded. Only had few pics because getting solo picture wasn’t really that easy. It is only 15 minutes away from Kyoto Station.… Continue reading Scenic Sagano Railway and Enchanted Bamboo Forest
Osaka Castle
This place is a must visit for first timers in Osaka. It is recommended to visit this place in the morning as it gets crowded in the afternoon. There is so much to see and lots of food stalls to try. This park also surrounded by sky crapers. Museums are also nearby. Must try matcha… Continue reading Osaka Castle
Dotonbori, Umeda & Namba
Nothing much to see in Umeda but luxurious brands so we only just took a glimpse then headed to Namba and Dotonbori. DOTONBORI!!!!This is my kind of place in OSAKA!!!! Lots of shopping store and cheap finds in every corner to choose from. Lots of sale and affordable brands. It This must be my favorite… Continue reading Dotonbori, Umeda & Namba
AIRBNB HOME IN OSAKA
This place is located near Tanimachi 6 Chyome. Since we are only in a budget and cannot afford a RYOKAN style accommodation, we opted to stay in TATAMI room style. Its a semi tatami flat and not that pricey. Very accessible, convenient, quiet neighborhood and really homey. I felt like I don’t want to leave… Continue reading AIRBNB HOME IN OSAKA
Miguel the Explorer 