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Kyoto – Day 2
Rise and shine! Although we only just got here, today is the last day in Kyoto. We can’t waste it in the hotel! Off we went, back to Kyoto Station to catch the bus to more temples! First stop, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion). This is said to be Japan’s most photographed temple, with over 6…
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Kyoto – Day 1
If you wake up in Kyoto knowing that there are more than 4,000 temples and shrines around the city, it may seem like a daunting task… But, all you can do is get moving! First up, and very close to our hotel and Kyoto Station was the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple. Our travelling companion had been here before…
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Tokyo to Kyoto
Although we only just got to Tokyo, and have seen nothing, it’s time to leave! With our Rail Pass we head back to Kanda Station. There we try to reserve tickets to Kyoto… but Japan has a week of holidays next week, so there aren’t any available tickets. No problem… Trains in Japan have both…
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Vladivostok to Tokyo
Well! It’s time to say До свидания Россия and спасибо владивосток! It’s been an unreal stay within this huge country. It has really been quite an experience to cross its entirety on a train and we leave with nothing but amazing memories of the country, the people, and of course the World Cup! But it’s time to say До свидания…
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Vladivostok – Day 3
This post continues on from those on my last blog. For now, if interested, you can continue to access those at the following website ernieexplores.wordpress.com Today is the day! Time to pack up and head down to the port to get on our boat to South Korea and then Japan. We are so ready. Last…