Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the landmarks that has been kept from the atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. Following the bombing, there was debate about whether …
K’s House Hiroshima
I haven’t really written much about where I’ve stayed in hostels but K’s house Hirshima needs a special mentions. It was a great hostel, good price, fantastic staff and decent …
Teppen-Ya Restaurant
On my first night in Hiroshima, I decided to visit Teppen-Ya to enjoy the local cuisine of Okonomiyaki which was sort of a pancaked version of the usual Japanese ingredients …
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is a five story white castle which sits on top of a man made tower of rocks, on top of a hill in the middle of Himeji. It’s …
Mt Shosha Ropeway & Engyo Temples
I’d had a bit of a nightmare getting to Himeji; I left something at the hotel and once fetched, I’d missed my train which meant I got into Himeji at …
The Seven Onsens
When I arrived in Kinosaki I was told that the onsens weren’t opened as usual due to it being a holiday which is worth being aware of. With that said, …
Ryoken (Traditional Inn)
Staying in a Ryoken was an interesting experience. It was a great break for me from staying in the hostels up until this point. I’d managed to get a good …
Kyoto Tower
I felt I needed to wander by this for a quick look in Kyoto and as it was right next to the station made a good detour from one of …
Ukai (Cormorant Fishing)
Ukai is a traditional form of fishing in Japan where masters train cormorant fishing birds to catch fish which they store in a pouch in their mouths. The masters are …
Kichi Kichi Omurice Restaurant
Whilst sitting in the hostel bar one night, someone recommended Kichi Kichi and I’ve got to pass on that recommendation to anyone visiting Kyoto. I’d read online that it gets …