In October 2016, I traveled to Japan utilizing the 14-day Japan Rail Move. I did in depth journey planning for visiting off-the-beaten-path and less-traveled-by locations as a result of it was my third lengthy journey utilizing the Japan Rail JR Move. In abstract, I traveled from Hokkaido 北海道 , Northeast 東北 area close to Akita 秋田, Kanazawa 金沢, Kyushu 九州 Kagoshima 鹿児島, and onto Hakata 博多/Fukuoka 福岡 space; then I slowed down in Kansai 関西 space to make day journeys from Osaka 大阪.
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| Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare. Tokyo to Hokkaido |
I used to be lucky that my cousin and my highschool buddy had been in a position to be a part of totally different components of the journey. Having a couple of particular person within the group, we had been in a position to get pleasure from many extra totally different sorts of delicacies and go to nicer genuine conventional eating places.
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| Komachi Shinkansen bullet prepare. Morioka to Akita |
Abstract of 2016 Japan Rail JR Move Journey
I began off the journey with a protracted prepare journey from Tokyo to Hakodate and onto Sapporo; The lengthy journey was meant for experiencing the most recent Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet prepare that runs via the underwater tunnel between Honshu(mainland) and Hokkaido. After checking into Sapporo Vacation Inn, I took a brief journey to Otaru for sushi dinner. On the next day, I made a day journey to Shiraoi and Noboribetsu areas for sightseeing and Onsen sizzling spring soak.
Continued onto southern Hokkaido metropolis, Hakodate, which is understood for its world well-known night time surroundings and recent seafood (squid) and costly musk melon. I found that Hakodate has a really good Onsen sizzling spring district for having fun with the nice and cozy soak within the chilly climate.
Touring south sure, after visiting historic Kakunodate Samurai Home districts close to Akita, I continued onto Kanzawa for visiting extra historical castles and Geisha districts of Japan. I found a couple of less-crowded morning markets aside from Tokyo Tsukiji alongside the journey to southern Japan.
Whereas shifting from Kanazawa to Kyushu, I ended by Kobe for “Kobe Beef in Kobe 2016.” I spent about half day in Kobe for meals and touring earlier than heading down south all the way in which to Kagoshima in Kyushu, the place I subsequently did day journeys to go to Ibusuki and Sakurajima for off-the-beaten-path journey experiences.
Slowing down the tempo of touring, I checked into the identical resort in Hakata/Fukuoka for 3 nights. Day journeys had been made to go to Sasebo 99 island, Nagasaki, and Yufuin Onsen sizzling spring village/city.
Shifting on, my final check-in was at a 4-night keep at a resort in downtown Osaka. Kansai space comparable to Osaka is a good dwelling base location for making day journeys to close by areas. Going from a conveniently situated resort, I used to be in a position to simply hop onto the prepare to areas comparable to Kurashiki close to Okayama within the west, Shirahama/Wakayama space within the south, and Nagoya/Gero Onsen space to the east. A couple of extra scrumptious meals discoveries was made whereas making day journeys from Osaka.
Suggestions for planning your journey utilizing Japan Rail Move
1. Since Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet prepare requires prior reservation and it’s a extremely popular prepare line, I like to recommend visiting locations north of Tokyo within the second half of your itinerary. Make reservation forward of time or as quickly as you arrive in Japan.
2. Do your purchasing within the final 2-3 days of your lengthy journey. Nobody would get pleasure from carrying heavy baggage whereas touring from Hokkaido to Kyushu for the span of larger than two weeks.
3. Attempt to deliver small carry-on dimension suitcases. Carrying any bigger dimension suitcase is a torture to go on and off trains. A few of the prepare/subway stations elevators are exhausting to seek out.
4. Irrespective of how a lot analysis vacationers have accomplished previous to their journeys, I really feel that employees at native tourism workplace will at all times be essentially the most educated for the realm. I extremely advocate stopping by native tourism workplace to acquire necessary info earlier than heading out of the JR prepare station. They’re excellent at recommending routes, prepare/bus/tram schedules and even native delicacies suggestions.
5. Having WiFi service has made my journey model much more environment friendly. There is perhaps free WiFi at designated places within the metropolis however there isn’t any free WiFi whereas using the bullet or specific/native prepare. In case you are debating whether or not to get a pocket WiFi or not, I like to recommend getting it. Having the ability to analysis about your subsequent locations whereas using in trains in Japan is a blessing.
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| Pocket WiFi is a should have if you wish to browse cyberspace whereas using the prepare in Japan |
Detailed 2016 Japan Rail JR Move
Itinerary
Day 0: Tokyo Arrival
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| New model of backpackers at Japan Narita airport |
After arriving in Narita airport, I quickly exchanged and activated 14-day Japan Rail Move for the next day, and made reservation for tickets for the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hokkaido. After taking essentially the most comfy Narita Specific prepare into town, I visited a conventional Soba restaurant after which later met up with a buddy on the nightlife district Roppongi.
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| Best choice of getting from Narita airport to Tokyo is Narita Specific prepare |
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| Conventional Soba buckwheat noodle restaurant in Tokyo Japan |
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| Roppongi is the perfect place for Tokyo nightlife |
– Route: Narita Airport – Tokyo
– Transportation: Narita Specific prepare; Tokyo native JR prepare; Tokyo native subway
– Go to: Space close to Tokyo Sumida river; Tokyo Roppongi space.
– Meals: Conventional Soba restaurant; Otsumami dishes at idart bar.
– Lodge: Lodge close to JR Tokyo station
Day 1: Undertaking Shinkansen begins off with bang from Tokyo all the way in which to Hokkaido
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| 4 hour prepare journey on the Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare. Tokyo to Hokkaido Hakodate |
The lengthy prepare journey within the newest Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare line was very comfy. By means of out the graceful prepare rides, there have been choices of buying and making an attempt regional snacks and delicacies in bento meal containers. Otaru was solely about half-hour away from Sapporo, I made a decision to go to one in every of my favourite sushi restaurant in Japan and testing the romantic city of Otaru.
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| Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet prepare was extremely popular. Reserve your ticket forward of time. |
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| Downtown Sapporo in Hokkaido. Susukino Kosaten |
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| Most well-known Sushi restaurant in Otaru Hokkaido. Masazushi Honten important restaurant |
– Route: Tokyo – Hokkaido Sapporo – Hokkaido Otaru – Sapporo
– Transportation: Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare; Restricted Specific Tremendous Hokuto;
– Go to: JR Tokyo station; Hokkaido Sapporo
– Meals: Matsuya beef bowl, regional Hokkaido diary dessert; Omakase Sushi set at Otaru Masazushi honten authentic restaurant; Sapporo Ajinotokeidai honten authentic restaurant Miso Ramen.
– Lodge: ANA Vacation Inn Sapporo Susukino
Day 2: Day journey to Indigenous Hokkaido individuals Ainu Museum, Noboribetsu Onsen soak. Sapporo Moiwa mountain night time surroundings
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| Good lake view at Shiraoi Poroto Kotan Ainu Museum Village Hokkaido. |
Strolling in small city named Shiraoi on a pleasant and relaxed day. I visited the Ainu Museum to study concerning the authentic settler of Hokkaido land. I later stopped by the well-known Noboribestu Onsen village for a pleasant sizzling spring spa soak, then returned again to the bustling downtown Sapporo Susukino space. Ended the night time at Sapporo’s Moiwa mountain, which was a neighborhood secret spot for night time surroundings viewing.
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| Shiraoi Poroto Kotan Ainu Museum Village Chief Statue. Hokkaido |
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| Onsen sizzling spring spa was superior at Noboribetsu Onsen Village Grand Lodge. Hokkaido. |
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| Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Evening Surroundings was a hidden gem in Hokkaido |
-Route: Sapporo – Shiraoi – Noboribetsu – Sapporo
– Transportation: Restricted Specific prepare Suzuran and Hokuto. Sapporo native tram.
– Go to: Shiraoi Ainu Museum, Noboribetsu Onsen sizzling spring, Moiwa Mountain Evening Surroundings, Sapporo Shin Ramen Yokocho
– Meals: Yomogi herb ice cream; Shiraoi native bakery cheese tarts and Croissant cream puff; Norobibetsu small city ramen store shio/clear soup ramen, origiri and salt flavored Yakitori hen skewer. Sapporo model lamb Yakisoba; Shin Ramen Yokocho Alley Akarenga Miso Ramen.
– Lodge: ANA Vacation Inn Sapporo Susukino
Day 3: Sapporo morning market, touring to Hakodate for half-day journey and testing world well-known night time surroundings
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| Crab feast at Sapporo Nijo morning market in Hokkaido |
Maybe I wakened too early for the Sapporo Nijo morning market (much like Tokyo Tsukiji fish market), I nonetheless managed to go to some good eateries that opened early. I later took a 3-hour specific prepare journey from Sapporo to Hakodate, the place I visited Goryokaku Tower and Hakodate mountain for the night time surroundings. I completed the day with rooftop Onsen sizzling spring soak and night time market Yokocho Ramen.
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| Seafood feast at Sapporo Nijo market in Hokkaido |
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| Superb view from Hokkaido Hakodate Goryokaku Tower |
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| Hokkaido Hakodate Mountain Evening Surroundings and Cable Automotive Ropeway |
– Route: Sapporo – Hakodate
– Transportation: Restricted Specific prepare Tremendous Hakuto; Hakudate native bus and tram.
– Go to: Sapporo Nijo Morning Market; Hakodate Goryokaku Tower; Mt. Hakodate Evening Surroundings; Hakodate Takubokutei Onsen Lodge Onsen soak; Hakodate Daimon Yatai Yokocho Evening Market
– Meals: Morning market stand-up sushi bar; morning market restaurant broiled fish and scallop; Yujirushi honten authentic cafe royal ice cream; Hakodate native Fortunate Pierrot Hamburger and Chinese language hen burger; Hakodate Daimon Yatai night time market Shio/Salt clear broth Ramen.
– Lodge: Lodge close to JR Hakodate station
Day 4: South sure from Hokkaido to Honshu. Lunch in Morioka. Touring in time in Kakunodate Samurai Home district
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| Postcard view of Hokkaido Hakodate Hachiman Zaka slope |
Using the Inexperienced Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare south sure to Morioka; connecting onto Crimson Komachi Shinkansen bullet prepare to Kakunodate Samurai home district; Completed off the day with beautiful Yakiniku Wagyu dinner close to JR Akita station.
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| Hokkaido Hakodate morning market memento purchasing and squid fishing |
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| Journey in time to Japanese Kakunodate Samurai Home District |
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| Luxurious Akita Ugo Wagyu Yakiniku Japanese beef BBQ plate presentation |
– Route: Hakodate – Morioka – Kakunodate – Akita
– Transportation: Hayabusa Shinkansen bullet prepare; Komachi Shinkansen bullet prepare.
– Go to: Hakodate Hachiman-Zaka Slope-1; Hakodate Morning Market; Kakunodate Samurai Home District; Aoyagi Samurai Home
– Meals: Squid fishing samshimi; Hokkaido Crimson Musk Melon; Morioka Reimen chilly noodle; Sakura meat tartare; Hinai Rooster Oyakodon; Inaniwa Udon; Akita Ugo Wagyu Yakiniku
– Lodge: Lodge close to Akita JR station
Day 5: Coastal prepare line from Akita to Kanazawa, stopping by Niigata for a lunch break
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| Inaho coastal specific prepare line. Akita to Niigata |
After having breakfast at Akita morning market close to JR station; I took the coastal prepare to Niigata for his or her well-known Koshihikari rice bowl dish; Completed off the day in Kanazawa at a pleasant family-run resort.
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| Moderately priced melon and grape at Akita Public Morning Market |
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| Niigata Koshihikari rice Tonkatsu fried pork cutlet meal set |
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| Wall of Sake tasting merchandising machines at Niigata station |
– Route: Akita – Niigata – Kanazawa
– Transportation: Restricted Specific prepare Inaho; Restricted Specific prepare Shirayuki; Hakutaka Shinkansen Bullet Practice.
– Go to: Akita Morning Market; Niigata station surrounding; Kanazawa station surrounding.
– Meals: Gourmand drip espresso morning set; Katsudon sauce fried pork Koshihikari rice bowl; Kanzawa Wagyu meat hamburger steak.
– Lodge: Pleasant family-run resort close to JR Kanazawa station
Day 6: Kanazawa native day tour with free English tour information on the fortress; Journey in time in Samurai home district; Toyama gourmand sushi dinner
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| Iconic structure of Kanazawa station Tsuzumi East Gate |
I took the native tour bus utilizing the one-day bus cross to Omicho morning market for breakfast; Nodokuro sushi and Nodo Wagyu beef nigiri had been my new discovery and had been each wonderful on the native Kaiten revolving sushi bar; Continued on the bus journey to the well-known fortress and Kenrakuen backyard, lunch was drunken miso udon by the tour information’s suggestion. Continued on sightseeing by visiting two totally different districts that resemble historical Samurai-era Japan. Completed off the day by stopping by Toyama for his or her well-known Omakase sushi set.
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| Scrumptious oyster at Kanazawa Omicho morning market |
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| Stunning surroundings at Kenrokuen Backyard in Kanazawa |
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| Journey in time in Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District |
– Route: Kanazawa native tour – Toyama – Kanazawa
– Transportation: Kanazawa Kanko native tour bus; Kagayaki Shinkansen bullet prepare
– Go to: Kanazawa station; Omicho morning market; Kanazawa fortress; Kenrakuen; Korinbo Tokyu sq.; Nagamachi Samurai home district; Higashi Chaya district
– Meals: Morning market Oden and Kaiten resolving sushi bar; “Gold” ice cream; Miso Sake Udon; Gram Cafe Premium Pancake; Toyama Sushiei Omakase sushi set.
– Lodge: Pleasant family-run resort close to JR Kanazawa station
Day 7: Touring from Kanazawa to Kagoshima in Kyushu; stopped by Kobe for Kobe Beef in Kobe 2016 and half-day sightseeing
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| A5 BMS 10 – 12 Kobe Beef in Kobe Ishida steak restaurant |
Dividing the lengthy route by stopping at Kobe for half day sightseeing tour; What’s a visit to Kobe with out Kobe Beef? My cousin and I loved highest grade Kobe Beef at ishida Teppanyaki restaurant, I continued onto Kobe Chinatown and bay space; Continued on the lengthy bullet prepare journey all the way in which to Kagoshima in southern Kyushu; completed off the night time by having fun with the native Kurobuta pork dishes at a conventional restaurant.
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| Journey in time in Kobe Kitano cho Iijinkan historic home district |
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| Bustling streets of Kobe Nankinmachi Chinatown |
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| Scrumptious Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork Shabu Shabu |
– Route: Kanazawa – Kobe – Kagoshima
Transportation: Restricted Specific prepare Thunderbird; Kodama Shinkansen Bullet Practice; Kobe native subway; Sakura Shinkansen bullet prepare
– Go to: Kobe Iijinkan; Kobe Beef in Kobe; Kobe Chinatown; Kobe Bay Tower; Kagoshima Furusato Kagomma Yatai Evening Market.
– Meals: Kanazawa station morning cafe set; Kobe Rokko farm ice cream; ishida Kobe Beef in Kobe A5/BMS10-12 Sirloin and fillet mignon Teppanyaki steak; Kobe Chinatown meat bun; Kannoya Denmark cheese cake; Kagoshima Juan Kurobuta pork Shabu-Shabu and Tonkatsu fried cutlet gourmand meal; Kagoshima night time market avenue vendor grilled hen and fish cake.
– Lodge: Lodge close to JR Kagoshima station
Day 8: Day journey to Ibusuki sand bathtub; Sakurajima island by cheap ferry; Verify into Hakata(Fukuoka)
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| Viewing Kyushu Sakurajima volcano from the ferry |
Waking up early, I took the scenic prepare journey to Ibusuki for the well-known pure sand bathtub. After returning again to Kagoshima, I took the ferry to Sakurajima to benefit from the stunning sundown whereas soaking in Ashiyu foot bathtub. Continued on the day by having Kagoshima Ramen close to Kagoshima station. Completed off the day by taking the bullet prepare to Hakata(Fukuoka)
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| White and Black of Kyushu Ibusuki Tamatebako scenic prepare |
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| Bucket checklist worthy exercise – Soaking in pure sand bathtub at Ibusuki Saraku Onsen resort |
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| Using the cheap Sakurajima ferry to the island. Kyushu Kagoshima to Sakurajima |
– Route: Kagoshima – Ibusuki – Kagoshima – Sakurajima – Kagoshima – Hakata(Fukuoka)
– Transportation: Ibusuki Tamatebako Scenic Practice; Sakurajima Ferry; Tsubame Shinkasen bullet prepare.
– Go to: Ibusuki city; Saraku pure sand bathtub; Sakurajima Ashiyu foot bathtub; Hakata
– Meals: Kobe bakery pastries; Ibusuki native Ramen restaurant shio/salt Ramen and fried rice; Kagoshima Tonkostsu Ramen and Pork dumpling.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Hakata(Fukuoka)
Day 9: Day journey to Kyushu Sasebo 99 island; stopped by Nagasaki for dinterior earlier than returning again to Hakata(Fukuoka)
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| Sasebo 99 island ferry captain was very skillful at maneuvering the boat within the sea of small islands |
Taking a day journey to Sasebo space, I visited 99 island on a ferry, which was a movie location of Tom Cruise’s film “The Final Samurai” The ferry captain confirmed off his ability by maneuvering the ferry in between the small islands. I later took the commuter prepare to Nagasaki to satisfy the craving of Nagasaki Chapon noodle soup; I completed off the night time by having dinner with pleasant clients at a Hakata Yatai avenue meals stand.
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| Stunning panorama of Sasebo 99 island |
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| Chanpon Ramen at Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown |
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| Kyushu Hakata Fukuoka is understood for the tasty Yatai avenue meals delicacies |
– Route: Hakata(Fukuoka) – Sasebo – 99 Island – Nagasaki – Hakata(Fukuoka)
– Transportation: Restricted Specific prepare Midori; Sasebo native bus; 99 island ferry; JR Sea Facet Liner prepare (commuter prepare); Nagasaki native tram; Restricted Specific prepare Kamome
– Go to: Sasebo; 99 island ferry; Nagasaki Chinatown; Hakata(Fukuoka) Tenjin/Nakasu Yatai avenue meals vendor space
– Meals: Hikari Sasebo Burger; Sagagyu Yakiniku Wagyu BBQ; Nagasaki Chanpon noodle soup; Nagasaki Sara udon; Nagasaki Kakuni Manju stew pork bun; Hakata Yatai avenue vendor delicacies: Mochimochi Gyoza; Yaki fried Ramen noodle; Hakata Gurumaki Mintaiko Tamagoyaki.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Hakata(Fukuoka)
Day 10: Scorching spring spa day journey to small city Onsen village in Yufuin
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| Yufuin no Mori scenic specific prepare. Hakata to Yufuin Onsen village city |
Taking the trendy green-colored scenic prepare to the well-known Onsen sizzling spring village Yufuin. Questioning within the city of Yufuin after soaking in open-air Onsen; I had Wagyu lunch close by Kirinko lake. Returned again to Hakata for Ramen dinner to complete off the day.
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| Superb open air Onsen sizzling spring spa at Yufuin Sansuikan resort |
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| Kirinko lake in Kyushu Yufuin Onsen village city |
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| Loads of gap within the wall Ramen eating places in Kyushu Hakata space |
– Route: Hakata – Yufuin – Hakata
– Transportation: Restricted Specific Yufuin no Mori
– Go to: Yufuin Onsen soak; Yufuin Onsen village; Kirinko lake; Hakata Tenjin/Nakasu space
– Meals: Yayoiken breakfast diner meal set; Bungogyu Wagyu bowl; Unagi eel bowl; Kurume Taiho Ramen in Hakata.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Hakata(Fukuoka)
Day 11: Osaka Rendezvous
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| Bustling avenue of Osaka Dontobori meals paradise district |
After taking an early prepare from Hakata(Fukuoka) to Osaka, I ended by Shinsekai and Dontobori areas earlier than my cousin departed. A buddy of mine flew to Osaka be a part of the remaining of the lengthy journey.We had been joined by one other group of pals in Osaka Yakiniku district for some A5 grade Wagyu BBQ.
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| One other meals paradise district in Shinsekai Osaka Minami south space. Identified for his or her Kushikatsu deep fried items. |
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| Retro air gun sport in Osaka Shinsekai space |
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| A5 grade Wagyu Japanese beef at Osaka Tsuruhashi Yakiniku BBQ restaurant district |
– Route: Hakata – Osaka
– Transportation: Hikari Shinkansen bullet prepare; Osaka native subway; Haruka Restricted Specific prepare; Osaka native loop prepare.
– Go to: Osaka Shinsekai; Dontobori space; Kansai Worldwide Airport (picked up a buddy); Osaka Tsuruhashi space.
– Meals: Shinsekai Kushikatsu deep fried items and Doteyaki meat stew; Dotonbori Chibo Tonpeiyaki and Okonomiyaki; Dontobori avenue vendor Takoyaki; Tsuruhashi A5 Wagyu Yakiniku; late night time Japanese diner close to resort.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Osaka
Day 12: Day journey to Kurashiki and Okayama
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| River boat gondola at Kurashiki bikan district close to Okayama |
Traveled in time in Kurashiki district; the stroll down the traditional streets had a mesmerizing feeling to it. There have been delays of the prepare again to Osaka as a result of a gentle earthquake; my buddy and I made a decision to take a stroll all the way down to Okayama fortress. Returned again to Osaka after the prepare schedule was again on monitor. Completed off the day in Dotonbori for dinner.
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| Journey in time in Kurashiki Bikan Historic District close to Okayama |
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| Momotaro peach boy statue of well-known Japanese folklore. Okayama station. |
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| Okayama fortress was about 20 minutes away from Okayama station by foot |
– Route: Osaka – Kurashiki District – Okayama – Osaka
– Transportation: Shinkansen bullet prepare
– Go to: Kurashiki Bikan Historic Quarter; Okayama Station; Momortaro statue; Okayama Fort; Dontobori space
– Meals: Shin-Osaka station curry rice breakfast; Muskat Grape; Kurashiki Espresso-Kan; Peach juice; Tamago kake uncooked egg over rice; Demi Glace Katsu fried pork culet rice; Shin-Osaka station Yakiniku dinner; Dontobori Kinryu Ramen.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Osaka
Day 13: Day journey south sure to one of many oldest Onsen sizzling spring in Japan and scrumptious seafood
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| Shirahama Sandanbeki cliffs and caves |
Taking a day journey to go to the Sandanbeki rock cliff and historical Onsen sizzling spring. We stopped by Wakayama for Ramen earlier than heading again to Osaka for dinner and nightlife.
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| Sacred cave of Shirahama Sandanbeki cave |
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| One of many oldest Onsen sizzling spring spa in Japan. Saki no Yu in Shirahama |
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| Recent seafood at Shirahama Tore Tore Ichiba market |
– Route: Osaka – Shirahama – Wakayama – Osaka
– Transportation: Kuroshio Restricted Specific prepare; Shirahama native bus.
– Go to: Shirahama Sandanbeki rock cliff ; Shirahama Saki no Yu (open air Onsen Bathtub soak); Shirahama Tore Tore Ichiba Market; Wakayama Station; Osaka Dontobori
– Meals: Grilled seafood; Onsen Tamago runny egg; Market seafood bowl; Wakayama Ide Shoten Ramen; Doutor cafe crepe cake; Dontobori Ohsho restaurant Ramen and Gyoza;
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Osaka
Day 14: Day journey to Gero Onsen sizzling spring village/city and dinner in Nagoya
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| Serene Onsen village city of Gero Onsen |
Waking up late myself, I needed to ditch my buddy who was nonetheless sleeping to go to Gero space close to Nagoya for day journey Onsen sizzling spring soak; I needed to skip visiting Takayama as a result of I used to be late once I arrived in Gero; There was lots to see in Gero as a result of Gero has been a really established Onsen city for many years. Questioning round on this historical city and soaking in an open air Onsen sizzling spring pool was wonderful; On the way in which again I met up with my buddy who traveled from Osaka to Nagoya station and a superb buddy of 20 years to get pleasure from dinner at a well-known hen wing restaurant in downtown Nagoya.
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| Many potential sightseeing spots in Gero Onsen space |
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| Out of doors open air Onsen sizzling spring in entrance of all people. By the river in Gero space. |
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| Gero is stuffed with nicely established Onsen sizzling spring Ryokan resort. Gero Suimeikan |
– Route: Osaka – Gero – Nagoya – Osaka
– Transportation: Hikari Shinkansen bullet prepare; Hida Large View Restricted Specific prepare; Nagoya native subway.
– Go to: Gero Onsen village/city; Downtown Nagoya Sakae space;
– Meals: Hida gyu beef in Hida space; Rooster wing, Miso Katsu pork cutlet, and Nagokishimen pan fried noodle at Sekai no Yamachan; Osaka avenue Oden; native diner meal set.
– Lodge: Lodge in downtown Osaka
Day 14 + 1: Final day in Osaka Japan earlier than I flew again to the US
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| Don Quixote low cost tremendous retailer is the perfect place to buy something you may consider. |
My 14-day Japan Rail Move has expired; subsequently, I restricted my journey inside downtown Osaka. I spent a while looking for souvenirs for my coworkers, then I puzzled round in Tenma native purchasing avenue (longest in Japan)
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| Tenjinbashisuji shotenkai purchasing arcade avenue is the longest in Japan |
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| Gap within the wall Okonomiyaki Japanese savory pancake restaurant. Osaka Tenjinbashisuji purchasing avenue |
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| Due to low-cost airways and relaxed VISA coverage of Japanese authorities. Recognition of touring to Japan has skyrocketed |
– Route: Osaka – Kansai Airport
– Transportation: Osaka Kanjo native prepare; Haruka Restricted Specific prepare.
– Go to: Shinsekai space; Tenma space; Kansai KIX worldwide airport
– Meals: Muscat grape (from Don Quijote tremendous retailer); Tenma avenue Okonomiyaki savory pancake; Matsuya Gyudon beef bowl and Kimchi Tofu soup. Japan Airline in-flight Yoshinoya Gyudon beef bowl.
– Lodge: Japan Airline Economic system Class Seat. Direct flight from Kansai KIX worldwide airport again to Los Angeles LAX worldwide airport.