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24 Hours in Nagoya

May 3, 2020 by hollyGS

We took the Osaka loop line to Osaka station, then the Kyoto JR line to Shin-Osaka (this is where the long distance trains leave from), where we got tickets on the Hikari Shinkansen to Nagoya, leaving at 12:16 and arriving at 13:25. The journey was free with out JR passes (for more information about the JR pass, I’ve written a whole post about how to get them). We then bought delicious train bentos to eat on the train. Mine had […]

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Osaka Castle |Sakura Viewing

April 29, 2020 by hollyGS

We woke up at 7:00am and headed to Osaka Castle on the Osaka loop line. (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click Here) We stopped at a bakery for breakfast once we arrived at JR Osaka Jokoen Station. There wasn’t space for the three of us to sit and eat breakfast together, but the nice ladies next to me moved so that we could sit together. People in Japan are so friendly! We then walked into the Osaka Castle Park, […]

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Day Trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine from Osaka

April 12, 2020 by hollyGS

We took the train from Osaka to Kyoto central station (see the post before if you want that information). We then took the Nara Line from Kyoto station and got off at Inari Station. Inari was intense. There were so many tourists, and it was raining now, so the crowds walking with their umbrellas was a lot to handle. (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click Here) We first walked down the street and found some street vendors selling delicious […]

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Shinsekai Osaka | Retro Neighbourhood

March 29, 2020 by hollyGS

After a full day at Nara, we decided to explore a neighbourhood in Osaka called Shinsekai. Shinsekai is a cool retro neighbourhood in Osaka developed before world war two and centered around Tsutenkaku Tower. The closest station would be Shin-Imamiya Station on the JR Loop Line. (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click Here) We ate at a cool little izakaya where we tried the iconic Kushikatsu, along with beer! Kushikatsu is lightly breaded and deep fried food on a […]

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Day Trip To Nara From Osaka JAPAN |Self Guided Walking Tour

March 15, 2020 by hollyGS

I woke up at 6:00am and had a coffee at the kotatsu as everyone else showered and got ready. We left the airbnb around 8:30am to head to Nara. The train to Nara is free with a JR pass, so long as you take the Yamatoji line. We went to Osaka central before transferring to this line. The ride took 50 minutes. (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click Here) We arrived at JR Nara Station around 10:00am. The station […]

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Exploring Dotombori |Kanazawa to Osaka Japan

February 22, 2020 by hollyGS

We were able to catch the 11:02am Thunderbird train from Kanazawa to Osaka. We arrived at the station, and gave our passes to the JR attendant, and they issued the tickets for the journey with no issue at all. We cannot recommend the JR pass enough!!!! How to get a JR pass. We arrived at Shin-Osaka, just outside Osaka city, at 2:05pm. To check times for trains we also recommend Hyperdia, it’s an amazing tool! (To Book Train Travel in […]

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Top Sakura Viewing Spots 2020 |Cherry Blossom Season in Japan!

February 16, 2020 by hollyGS

Here is a video we made, all about our favourite spots to see the Sakura in Japan! Here is a video we made, all about our favourite spots to see the Sakura in Japan! Firstly, as is our style, we didn’t intentionally set out to visit Japan during Sakura season. In trying to find a time that worked for all three of our work schedules, we landed on March, late March. We knew that Sakura season was BIG in Japan, […]

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Kenrokuen Garden|The Most Beautiful Garden in Japan

January 25, 2020 by hollyGS

I woke up around 6:00am and went downstairs to have a coffee. We had some complementary breakfast, before heading out on our adventures for the day, around 8am. We set out towards the famous Kenrokuen garden. It cost 310 Yen each to enter. Along the way we stopped at a beautiful temple that had been set up for a festival. The Kenrokuen garden is said to be one of the top 3 most beautiful gardens in the world, along with […]

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Nagano to Kanazawa Japan

January 18, 2020 by hollyGS

I woke up at 6am and went downstairs to have coffee. we packed up slowly and left our airbnb in Nagano around 8:45am. We then walked to Nagano Station where we found some breakfast to eat on the train ride to Kanazawa. (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click Here) Jives and Gaby got some baked goods, while I went for a delicious looking vegetarian bento box and a glass jar of sake with a sakura blossom in it. A […]

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Author Archives: hollyGS

24 Hours in Nagoya

Osaka Castle |Sakura Viewing

Day Trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine from Osaka

Shinsekai Osaka | Retro Neighbourhood

Day Trip To Nara From Osaka JAPAN |Self Guided Walking Tour

Exploring Dotombori |Kanazawa to Osaka Japan

Top Sakura Viewing Spots 2020 |Cherry Blossom Season in Japan!

Kenrokuen Garden|The Most Beautiful Garden in Japan

Nagano to Kanazawa Japan