Osaka Japan – Day 2 (Osaka Castle, Fushimi Shrine at Mount Inari, Bamboo Forest – Kyoto & Dōtonbori )

On my second day I visited the symbol of Osaka “Osaka Castle”. From the station, it was a long walk to the castle. The castle outside and by far is really wonderful. It’s quite a long walk but worth to see and impressive. One of the charms of this castle is the beauty of its stone … More Osaka Japan – Day 2 (Osaka Castle, Fushimi Shrine at Mount Inari, Bamboo Forest – Kyoto & Dōtonbori )

Osaka Japan – Day 1 (Shinkansen Experience and Arrival at Osaka )

After 4 days in Tokyo, it’s time to explore another part of Japan. The Japan’s third largest and second most important city “Osaka”. Sayonara Tokyo, Konnichiwa Osaka! From Tokyo I took Hikari Shinkansen since my JR Pass is not valid to take Nozomi Shinkansen. Hikari Shinkansen served the same routes even if they stop at more stations and … More Osaka Japan – Day 1 (Shinkansen Experience and Arrival at Osaka )

Embrace Solitude – Summer Getaway at Aseania Resort, Pulau Besar

Its all back to nature. Pulau Besar is an easy getaway to relax on a beach and is one of the islands of Mersing that you can access from Singapore via car and boat. To reach the island you first need to get to Mersing, then your resort will arrange a boat transfer (it is usually included in the accommodation … More Embrace Solitude – Summer Getaway at Aseania Resort, Pulau Besar

Japan Travelog – Day 4 (Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Disney Sea)

My last day in Tokyo. Despite sleeping at around 4am the night before, surprisingly I still managed to wake up at 6am to wash up and prepare for day 4 in Tokyo. First stop was Sensoji Temple. I took a train ride to JR Asakusa Station and once arrived I go out exit 1 (look at … More Japan Travelog – Day 4 (Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Disney Sea)