Stop 1 – Tokyo, Japan 21st September 2024. I flew into Tokyo from Kuala Lumpur. By the time I cleared the customs, it was already midnight. Public transport had stopped. So I joined many others for a slumber party at the…
Stop 2 – Nikko, Japan 29 September 2024 Japan is more than just Tokyo. So, after 6 days in Tokyo, I went north searching for more. I headed to Nikko, a mountain town 2 hours train ride away. The Sinkyo…
Stop 3 – Hakone, Japan. Visited 1st October 2024 From Nikko, I returned to Tokyo to proceed westward to Hakone, about 86 km away. Hakone is an illustrious hot spring town, also known for museums, nature, and ah, the view…
Stop 4 – Kyoto, Japan. Visited from 3 October 2024 From Hakone, I moved on to Kyoto. Others along the way told me I was going to like it. How do they know, right? It was drizzly and kept going…
Stop 5 – Osaka, Japan. Visited 7-10th October 2024 From Kyoto, I rode the train to Osaka, only 60 km away, barely time to warm the seat. Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, known for its fun, nightlife,…
Stop 6 – Nara, Japan. Visited 11-12th October 2024 From Osaka, I proceeded to Nara, only 32 km away – almost a short commute. As I passed through Nara Park on my way to my accommodation, wild sika deer were already…
Stop 7 – Himeji, Japan. Visited 13-14th October 2024 From Nara, I continued my journey westward, this time to Himeji, a mere 130 km train ride. Arriving in the city center, the castle can be seen from various spots, towering over…
Stop 8 – Hiroshima, Japan. Visited 15th October 2024 If ever there is one great poignant reminder of human tragedy, Hiroshima stands out foremost in my mind. And it is so close to home. Japan was the only country to suffer…
Stop 9 – Miyajima, Japan. Visited 16th October 2024 After a serious day in Hiroshima, I made a day trip to Miyajima island, the train ride and ferry took about 1-2 hours. As soon we disembarked from the ferry, everyone…