[JAPAN] Refreshing Walk at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan
Right after we visited the Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto – Japan, we planned to visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which already listed in our itinerary plan. Because it was the second day of our bicycle rental, we can’t use it anymore as they have a time limit to return the bike latest at 6pm. That’s why, first we returned our bike to Kyoto Eco Trip and hurried to the Kyoto Station. We have to be at Arashiyama...
[JAPAN] Drinking The Holy Water From Otowa Waterfall at Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto
We visited the Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Temple of Water – July 29, 2014 at 13.45pm) immediately after we visited Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. We do not expect the road to the temple is very uphill. Apparently all transportation; car, bus, motorcycle or bicycle, cannot directly go to the temple because the road towards the temple has narrowed. That’s why all vehicles must be parked in the parking area far below...
[JAPAN] Fushimi Inari-Taisha 伏見稲荷大社 in southern Kyoto
Both of us finally travelled around Kyoto by bike and our first destination was this stunning Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine. It’s the place that you should go while in Kyoto. The thousands of gates are fascinating! We explored the mountain or hiking trails and the shrine buildings where everything is so attractive. Even though there were a lot of visitors at the temple, the further we go it’s getting quieter. We took a lot...
[JAPAN TIPS] Cycling Around and Explore Wonderful Temples in Kyoto
As I said before, I will share our great and fun cycling moments in Kyoto, which I experienced together with my husband a few weeks ago from our vacation. I loved being in this city because I can explore many sites in Kyoto easily by bicycle, and I got the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese lifestyle with tatami floors and futon beds when we stayed in Kanko Ryokan Hotel Omiya for three days and two nights. Oh well, I...
[JAPAN TIPS] Purchasing Japan Train Ticket – SUICA and PASMO Travel Card in Tokyo
I’m going to share one of the most-important tips when traveling around Tokyo; Purchasing a Japan Train Ticket – SUICA and PASMO Travel Card was really useful. The first thing we did when arriving in Tokyo is to buy a travel card named SUICA and Pasmo. The question is, which is the best choice between SUICA or Pasmo? Well, both of them are not many differences. They are both prepaid cards valid on JR and metro subway lines...
[JAPAN TIPS] First Preparation on Backpacking to Japan Guide
Some of you may be wondering, is it possible for you to visit Japan without joining a tour like what we did for our Japan trip? Backpacking is the answer! Here are some tips from us! Find the cheapest airfares from any budget airlines, could be a year before the date of departure. I bought travel tickets to Japan via budget airlines AirAsia on early May to set out on peak season when Lebaran holidays. The cost I paid for two persons...
[JAPAN TIPS] Travel Itinerary 2 Weeks Backpacking Japan Guide
Travel Itinerary Backpacking Guide for two weeks in Japan, which cover Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo and Yokohama Hi everyone, I just came back from Japan this afternoon. I want to share our Travel Itinerary Backpacking for two weeks in Japan, which cover Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo and Yokohama before I forget everything because tomorrow I’ll be going back to work a.k.a back to reality and all the routines, Hahaha… You know what? I always...