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Osaka Day Trip: Himeji Castle and Kobe in One Day

December 26, 2022 by travelingpiggy Leave a Comment
Himeji Castle

When you are in Osaka, you may want to check out Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site and Japan’s most beautiful feudal castle. It is just a 30-40 min shinkansen train ride away. On the way there/back, you will pass by Kobe, so you want to also stop by the city of Kobe to … [More…]

Posted in: Travel Tips Tagged: himeji, himeji castle, kobe, kobe beef

Itinerary: 1 week in Japan with the JR Pass

December 16, 2022 by travelingpiggy Leave a Comment
The changing fall leaves of Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto

A week is simply not enough time to explore all that Japan offers, but unfortunately many of us don’t have the luxury of time and will have to pack it in. Here is an itinerary that helps you get a taste of what Japan has to offer while maximizing the use of the Japan Rail … [More…]

Posted in: Asia Travel, Travel Tips Tagged: hakone, himeji, hiroshima, japan, japan rail, japan rail pass, jr pass, kobe, kyoto, miyajima, nara, osaka, tokyo, train

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