I finally have some time to sit and write in this journal.
Japan is amazing. Things are happening everywhere. There is always something to do. I thought I would give quick reviews of the cities we have been to so far.
Osaka: pretty cool, but we didn`t actually spend much time in the city itself. We kept going to places nearby. Comparing it to Tokyo is sort of like comparing Ottawa to Montreal (for you Canadians in the audience). Be sure to turn off the beaten path every now and then.
Kobe: holy crap this city is awesome! The harbor front at night is absolutely gorgeous! I think Kobe is my favourite city so far on this trip.
Kyoto: not much to say about Kyoto. If you like temples and walking uphill, go to Kyoto.
Himeji: half way between a small town and a city. The castle is cool, but if you ever find yourself in Himeji, do yourself a favour and go visit shoshazan-enkyo Temple. Really great place, and the only place I have ever experienced absolute, complete and total silence. Not even the rain was making any noise when it hit the ground.
Miyajima: beautiful and slow paced. Nice for a mid-vacation recharge but you can do everything there is to do in 1 or 2 days. We stayed in a top of the line hotel so we had a very comfortable time.
Tokyo: can be summed up in two words: FUTURE TOWN!
1 comment:
Konnichiwa, Andrew-San! I am sooo enjoying your Japanese diary! Thank you for including me in it! Actually, you just inspired me to start mine. Of course, mine is not about Japan, but Ottawa and Hull in Spring, when everything is about to bloom!
Some day soon (I hope), I shall write about my trip to Japan or Mexico! Anyways, please, keep sending your short, but still funny and illustrating posts!! Please give my best regards to Charles-San too! Keep having a blast in this trip, guys!!
Cheers! ^___^
May-chan
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