Rewinding Japan

I had a great trip to Japan, experienced so much on this self trip and made jpurneys which further opened my eyes and tried stuff that I would never have done had I not gone.



So I'm gonna make collages of the photos and show you all my 15 day trip to the land of the rising sun.

First up, I want to share with you all the foods and snacks I had tried there:

The first meal of Tonkatsu i had in Kyoto at steal price of 790 yen! and I tries Starbucks, not just from the cafe, but also their ones sold in 7-11. And the chocolate ice cream is amazingly creamy and thick, and only 105 yen! Then I had the best and cheap lunch set of grilled beef and pork in Kyoto, and also tried traditional Japanese snacks while cherry blossom viewing along Philosopher's Path in Kyoto. Also, the bad choice of set meal too, with the goey wheat. Then I tried ramen in Osaka which is delicious! And the pudding at Kinosaki and udon in Osaka, and great non spice Mah-Po Tofu seat in Himeji and lastly, the great meal Rachel brought and treated me to in Tokyo. We went to a cool beer place where local working class have their drinking sessions after work. Truly exceptional and local!


Also, since I made it to catch the beautiful Cherry Blossoms, I am also showing these pretty flowers off:


And my favourite Japanese city, Kyoto, with its amazing temples and shrines, there're so many things and sites to visit that I want to go back again!


An I thought I better dedicate one collage entirely the this shrine off Kyoto famous for its many whirling and winding trek lined with Tori Gates:

And Osaka is next! The city is vibrant, exciting and filled with noise and excitement! and great food too!


The I went to Nara and Horyuji (where the wooden structures are the oldest in the world!)


And my first Onsen experience at Kinosaki!


I also visited castlesthere so i am showing you al the 3 i visited: Osaka, Hmeji, and Nagoya.

Another highlight was visiting Nada district in Kobe and trying sake.


Himeji was gorgeous with its castle and also, I was really glad I decided to walk the off beaten track and try Mount Shosha where Tom Cruise shot The Last Samurai.


Another highlight was Miyajima with its gorgeous tori gate, but sadly, as it was low tide, I couldn't see the breathtaking view of it 'floating'


And meeting up with a friend! Its amazing how despite us not knowing each other very well, having a fellow friend overseas always makes trips better and so much more comforting with the talks and laughter!


And Nikko with the beatiful temle; so richly decorated that it is so different from all those I had been to, and that made the trip worthwhile!