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UNESCO Heritage Sites

Posted by kitkatgo

... seeing) Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan (overlooks Kyoto) Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan (covered in gold) Himeji Castle, Himeji, Japan (masterpiece 17th century castle) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan Stonehenge, England Bath, England (The ...

'World's Most Beautiful Castles'

Posted by kitkatgo

... in the southern part of Czech Rep was very different and interesting to see as was the medieval town surrounding it. Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan is amazing; it is the best example of Japanese architecture and structure of the time (1300s). In France, ...

Japan's enchanted beauty.

Posted by siripatana

... that there are " fish tails " in the first picture. They resemble the "fish tail" at the roof on top of Himeji Castle. So the place is Himeji Castle in Himeji. This is the view from the top of the castle. It's quite an effort to ...

Japan Starter Kit

Posted by xerius

... and fascinating Buddhist sites. In the west of Kinki/Kansai is the international port city of Kobe and the castle town of Himeji, home to what is widely considered the country's best feudal-era fortress. Less visited by foreign visitors are the sacred ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by xerius

... a lovely city, but there really isn't much to recommend it to a foreign first-time visitor on a busy itinerary. And Himeji has the country's finest intact, original castle, but it's unfortunately covered in scaffolding until 2014. They've ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by jade_damien

... Hagi. *What is easier on the train system? I guess from there to Kansai? Kinki? region. Mainly there we want to go to Kyoto, Himeji, Osaka and Iga Veno (?) *Osaka we would like to stay for a week? But are the other places to far to travel for day trips? ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by misocutlet

... including an Australian family enjoy beautiful sceneries of the village. As for Japanese castles, if you choose an alternative for Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle may be a good choice. It has an original castle keep, which is much larger than that of ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by mitsukishiroi

... that you'd like to visit Shikoku as well, but it's not feasible with only one month time. Sorry! Also, Himeji was on your list, but the castle is under construction until 2014 and completely covered in scaffolding! 6) Kansai: Spend at ...

Where to stay, what to do....???

Posted by rbisset

... it from Tokyo to Fukuoka in a day then made my way back to Tokyo via Hiroshima and Kyoto, with side trips to Miyajima and Himeji! Was a knackering 10 days but well worth it. I really recommend Hiroshima. I think it's a brilliant little city with a ...

Looking for Japan Travellers!!

Posted by catrachoviajero

... 27-Mar Nikko 28-Mar Tokyo 29-Mar Hakone 30-Mar Kyoto 31-Mar Kyoto 01-Apr Nara 02-Apr Kyoto 03-Apr Osaka 04-Apr Hiroshima 05-Apr Himeji 06-Apr Tokyo 07-Apr Fly back home Im a 31 year old male, easy to get along, eat and know places. I will love to go ...

Japanese Rail Pass - value for money?

Posted by rbisset

I had a 7 day pass and abused it royally I went from Tokyo to Fukuoka in a day! Then spent the rest of the week making my way back to Tokyo via Hiroshima, Miyajima, Himeji, and Kyoto. Was a bargain for the travelling I managed to do.

Planning a trip

Posted by rbisset

... for a month then get a rail pass. They are pretty cheap and allow unlimited travel on all but the fastest bullet train. I had a 1 week pass and went from Tokyo to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Himeji and Kyoto which would have cost loads more without the pass.

RTW with kids?

Posted by kitkatgo

I haven't gone RTW with my kids, but we have taken them on a trip to London/Paris and to Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima & back to Tokyo) from California. They are 7 and 11 and did wonderfully on both trips. It does depend on the ...

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