JR Central Towers
I had dinner at the JR Central Towers which is like the twin towers of Nagoya. They sit above the Nagoya Station which is the world’s largest train station by floor area. There were lots…
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Nagoya is quite a nice city for shopping! First stop would be Ameyoko No. 1 Building which is close to the Kamimaezu Station. And if it’s a cold windy night, take your shopping underground! Nagoya…
View PostSupermarket Basement Shopping
I think some of you here would know that I love to go supermarket shopping especially overseas. And one of the more interesting ones are the Japanese supermarkets. They are usually located in the basements…
View PostHeading to Nagoya
Took a little coach ride to Nagoya from Kyoto. Here was one of the little rest stops we had. I could get hot canned coffee and hot canned corn soup from the vending machines! Lots…
View PostKiyomizu-dera
One of the most famous temples in Kyoto is the Kiyomizu-dera which is an independent Buddhist temple on the eastern side of Kyoto. This temple is listed as one of the UNESCO world heritage site to preserve…
View PostA Japanese lunch in Kyoto
I do love the Japanese cuisine. It’s delicious, healthy and presented so well! I’m missing the food and places so much as I’m doing up my posts for my Japan trip!
View PostThe Art of Kimono
Kyoto is said to be the center of the geisha and with there comes the need to perfect the art of Kimono making. There are of course cheap fabric kimono that you can find in any of…
View PostKyoto Heian Shrine
Visited the Heian Shrine in Kyoto. Home to the largest torii gate in Japan! The main building of the shrine was actually built in the likeness of the Kyoto imperial palace in 1895. Heian stands…
View PostBullet Train to Kyoto
It was time to leave Osaka and explore a new region so off to the bullet train or Shinkansen Station I go! My next destination – Kyoto, Japan’s old capital. The ease and speed of…
View PostBreakfast at the Sheraton Miyako
An early start with good English breakfast at the Sheraton Miyako in Osaka before I continue my day!
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