I'm back to blog. I know it has been quite awhile. I've been busy playing with my new iPhone these days hah. It's really not as hard as I thought it will be. But it's definitely not as msg friendly as the normal phone. I can't multi task as much now....maybe i'll get use to it soon.
Back to Japan... I woke up early in the morning on the 2nd day hoping not to waste any time. This is the view from my bedside. Pretty cool huh? (I was sleeping on a double deck bed).
Day 2: Osaka. It was just a 20 mins ride from Kyoto to Osaka. Eka is addicted to the gummy sweets in Japan. She practically eats a pack every morning.
While looking for breakfast at Osaka, we came across the statue of a Billiken. It is said that if you tickle the sole of the statue, your wish will come true!
Japan is packed with stalls selling all sorts of Bento sets, I couldn't resist the temptation to buy something again!
Sumiyoshi Shrine.
We also had the best grapes! It was bought at a road side stall outside of the shrine. The grapes were exactly like gummy sweets. I loveeeee them.
Inside the shrine.
After one shrine, we wasted no time to shop! Shopping at Osaka is cheaper as compared to Tokyo. At one of the main shopping street in Osaka, Shinsaibashi. All the accesories were soo cute. And i was tempted to get boots! Those cute furry ones but they're so impractical in Singapore.
The famous TakoPachi stall. The queue was so long.
We met the group of Singaporeans staying at the same hostel as us.
Anyway, the day's really short in Japan. By 6pm, it is this dark...
Day 3: Himeji Castle.
We nv manage to catch the train that we made reservation for. So we ended up strolling and taking pics along the way
Breakfast was ramen that required us to pay first using the ticket machine. I like it. It's fun! heh We had a little trouble trying to match the Jap words to those on the machine heh.
The main wing of Himeji Castle.
View from the top.
South wing. We did not walk around though as we were pretty exhausted from the 3 hrs walk just for the main wing! The place is massive.
On the way to Gion, hoping to catch a geisha. But we were too late.
Day 4: Kyoto's Kiyomizudera Temple
The must try: Tofu. Yummy~~ Smooth and silky...
The famous love stones. According to the legend, if you were to walk with eyes closed from one stone to the other, u'll be able to meet ur other half soon. Well, Ven tried it immediately!! *tsk tsk* hahah we'll see if the legend is true :)
We had more food along the way... Actually, I was busy looking for the Pau by a fat ah ma. Tutz is this the pau??
Check out the train queue. Everyone look the same! haha All in Black suit.
Next stop, Tokyo....
Back to Japan... I woke up early in the morning on the 2nd day hoping not to waste any time. This is the view from my bedside. Pretty cool huh? (I was sleeping on a double deck bed).
Day 2: Osaka. It was just a 20 mins ride from Kyoto to Osaka. Eka is addicted to the gummy sweets in Japan. She practically eats a pack every morning.
While looking for breakfast at Osaka, we came across the statue of a Billiken. It is said that if you tickle the sole of the statue, your wish will come true!
Japan is packed with stalls selling all sorts of Bento sets, I couldn't resist the temptation to buy something again!
Sumiyoshi Shrine.
We also had the best grapes! It was bought at a road side stall outside of the shrine. The grapes were exactly like gummy sweets. I loveeeee them.
Inside the shrine.
After one shrine, we wasted no time to shop! Shopping at Osaka is cheaper as compared to Tokyo. At one of the main shopping street in Osaka, Shinsaibashi. All the accesories were soo cute. And i was tempted to get boots! Those cute furry ones but they're so impractical in Singapore.
The famous TakoPachi stall. The queue was so long.
We met the group of Singaporeans staying at the same hostel as us.
Anyway, the day's really short in Japan. By 6pm, it is this dark...
Day 3: Himeji Castle.
We nv manage to catch the train that we made reservation for. So we ended up strolling and taking pics along the way
Breakfast was ramen that required us to pay first using the ticket machine. I like it. It's fun! heh We had a little trouble trying to match the Jap words to those on the machine heh.
The main wing of Himeji Castle.
View from the top.
South wing. We did not walk around though as we were pretty exhausted from the 3 hrs walk just for the main wing! The place is massive.
On the way to Gion, hoping to catch a geisha. But we were too late.
Day 4: Kyoto's Kiyomizudera Temple
The must try: Tofu. Yummy~~ Smooth and silky...
The famous love stones. According to the legend, if you were to walk with eyes closed from one stone to the other, u'll be able to meet ur other half soon. Well, Ven tried it immediately!! *tsk tsk* hahah we'll see if the legend is true :)
We had more food along the way... Actually, I was busy looking for the Pau by a fat ah ma. Tutz is this the pau??
Check out the train queue. Everyone look the same! haha All in Black suit.
Next stop, Tokyo....
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