21/9/24 - 26/9/24 Where We Stayed: Muthu Clube Praia da Oura, Albufeira Rua Oliveira Martins Praia da Oura, Albufeira 8200-619 Portugal MGM Muthu Clube Praia da Oura is a very short walk from Praia da Oura, a beautiful beach on the Algarve. The hotel complex is huge, with self-catering apartments and rooms. We stayed in …
Flights booked on Expedia through OneWorld Airlines Narita International Airport, entrance from Narita Express Narita International, Tokyo, Japan – Hong Kong International, Hong Kong 25th March, 14:20 – 18:55 (5hr 35m), Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International, Hong Kong - London Heathrow, UK 25th March – 26th March, 22:40 – 06:15 (14hr 35m), Cathay Pacific London …
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22nd March 2023 On this beautiful spring morning, we got a train from Tokyo station to Kamakura Station at 10:00, arriving at around 11am. This trip was covered by our JR Rail Pass. Kamakura Station, Kamakura Kotoku-In & The Great Buddha Japan, 〒248-0016 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Hase, 3 Chome−1, 大仏前（バス https://kotoku-in.jp/en/ Entrance Fee: Adults ¥300 / …
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21st March 2023 Mount Fuji from Kawaguchiko We made our way to Shinjuku Station to get the Fuji Excursion train which runs from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko. The JR Pass only covers the journey to Otsuki station, an extra fare can be paid on arrival to Kawaguchiko at ¥1740. The train might look like it is …
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17th – 19th March 2023 O-Jizo-San, Shitteno-ji Temple, Osaka Sumiyoshi Taisha 2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045, Japan https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/ Sorihashi Bridge, Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the most beautiful shrine grounds I’ve ever been to. Sumiyoshi sanjin is a name grouping the three Shinto Gods of the sea - Sokotsutsu no …
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17th – 19th March 2023 Osaka Castle Museum, Osaka An early morning start, from Hiroshima we caught the Shinkansen at 08:11 back east to Shin-Osaka station arriving at 09:38, and then from Shin-Osaka station to Osaka station. We then used the metro lines to get to the nearest station to our hotel which was Kintetsu-Nippombashi …
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17th – 19th March 2023 Matcha and Cafe Latte, Vegan Cat Cafe Neu, Osaka Osaka, known for its food offerings, has extremely good for choices for vegans, with a surprising number of vegetarian and even vegan restaurants. We didn’t even scratch the surface, what we did have, was excellent. Mercy Vegan Factory https://mercy-vegan-factory.owst.jp/ Japan, 〒542-0066 …
16th March 2023 Otorii Gate - The Great Gate, Miyajima With the JR pass, one can also make use of the Miyajima ferry, where you can see a floating torii gate, from the temple, a bustling town and deer wandering free around the streets. From Hiroshima, near the Peace Park, we got the tram (not …
16th - 17th March 2023 Motoyasu River and A-Bomb Dome on the right, Hiroshima Kasuga Ryokan Naka-ku Ote-machi 3-6-23, Hiroshima, 730-0051, Japan中区大手町3-6-23, 広島市 €42 per night for double room with futons Kasuga Ryokan, Hiroshima We stayed in a humble traditional Ryokan, complete with tatami mats, futons and tea. It was comfortable and in a good …
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16th - 17th March Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, Negian Nagarekawa We didn’t eat much in Hiroshima, as we only had around 24 hours here. We had planned to visit the Vegan Fruits Café Tamaru, but unfortunately it happened to be closed the day we were there. We had also planned to try out the vegan Hiroshima …
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