2 days ago I went to Okayama and visited Okayama Castle known as Crow Castle, I also visited the Korakuen Gardens. They are very beautiful and are one of the the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
Yesterday I visited Hiroshima and its war memorials. I was very moved by some of the plaques with quotes from the people before they were about to die.
Today I am in Fukuoka. I bought a ticket for the Sky Dream Fukuoka for ¥800 and what a fantastic view it was. I then looked around the city and ate at many different restaurants.
Tomorrow I plan to travel to Kumamoto.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Planning my Holiday
Today is the 12th of January, 2008. Outside my home it is raining. Inside, my parents are watching the TV at a deafening volume and my little sister is annoying me. In a word, it's mayhem.
I just need to get away from it all. But how? Japan, that's the answer. I'll plan a holiday to Japan.
The first thing I should think of is the duration of my holiday. I think two weeks would be good.
Where should I visit? I've heard that there's a Disneyland in Tokyo, that would be fun. But I also want something relaxing. I know, hot springs. There are lots of them in Japan. What about something adventurous? I could climb Mt. Fuji.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 10/05/08: Fly with Jetstar to Launceston, then to Sydney. Catch connecting flight to Osaka, stopping in Cairns. On arrival, catch taxi to the Imperial Hotel Osaka.
Day 2 - Travel from Osaka to Okayama, drive to Okayama Castle (crow Castle). After this, drive to the Korakuen Garden. Drive to a hotel in Okayama.
Day 3 - Catch train to Hiroshima. Spend day at Atomic Bomb memorial sites. Stay in Hiroshima.
Day 4 - Travel from Hiroshima to Fukuoka. Go on the Sky Dream Fukuoka, then walk around the malls and food courts. Stay in Fukuoka.
Day 5 - Travel from Fukuoka to Kumamoto. Visit the Kumamoto Castle. Stay in Kumamoto.
Day 6 - Travel from Kumamoto to Kochi. Walk around the Obiyamachi Shopping Arcade. Also look at the Kochi castle. Stay in Kochi.
Day 7 - Travel from Kochi to Osaka, then to Nagoya. Go to the Atsuta Shrine and also Nagoya Castle. Stay in Nagoya.
Day 8 - Travel to Mount Fuji and book a hike. Climb the mountain. Stay at hotel.
Day 9 - Rest day. Watch Japanese TV in Jacuzzi.
Day 10 - Travel to Tokyo. Go to Tokyo Disneyland. Stay in Tokyo.
Day 11 - Take a taxi to the Imperial Palace, walk through the gardens. Take taxi to city centre, look around for the rest of the day.
Day 12 - Find a Sento (public bath) and relax for a few hours. Catch taxi to the Tokyo Dome to see a baseball match.
Day 13 - Travel to Aomori. Spend day on beach and at aquarium. Travel back to Tokyo.
Day 14 - 2/06/08: Catch return flight from Tokyo stopping in Brisbane, then in Sydney. From Sydney catch flight to Launceston. Catch taxi back home!
I just need to get away from it all. But how? Japan, that's the answer. I'll plan a holiday to Japan.
The first thing I should think of is the duration of my holiday. I think two weeks would be good.
Where should I visit? I've heard that there's a Disneyland in Tokyo, that would be fun. But I also want something relaxing. I know, hot springs. There are lots of them in Japan. What about something adventurous? I could climb Mt. Fuji.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 10/05/08: Fly with Jetstar to Launceston, then to Sydney. Catch connecting flight to Osaka, stopping in Cairns. On arrival, catch taxi to the Imperial Hotel Osaka.
Day 2 - Travel from Osaka to Okayama, drive to Okayama Castle (crow Castle). After this, drive to the Korakuen Garden. Drive to a hotel in Okayama.
Day 3 - Catch train to Hiroshima. Spend day at Atomic Bomb memorial sites. Stay in Hiroshima.
Day 4 - Travel from Hiroshima to Fukuoka. Go on the Sky Dream Fukuoka, then walk around the malls and food courts. Stay in Fukuoka.
Day 5 - Travel from Fukuoka to Kumamoto. Visit the Kumamoto Castle. Stay in Kumamoto.
Day 6 - Travel from Kumamoto to Kochi. Walk around the Obiyamachi Shopping Arcade. Also look at the Kochi castle. Stay in Kochi.
Day 7 - Travel from Kochi to Osaka, then to Nagoya. Go to the Atsuta Shrine and also Nagoya Castle. Stay in Nagoya.
Day 8 - Travel to Mount Fuji and book a hike. Climb the mountain. Stay at hotel.
Day 9 - Rest day. Watch Japanese TV in Jacuzzi.
Day 10 - Travel to Tokyo. Go to Tokyo Disneyland. Stay in Tokyo.
Day 11 - Take a taxi to the Imperial Palace, walk through the gardens. Take taxi to city centre, look around for the rest of the day.
Day 12 - Find a Sento (public bath) and relax for a few hours. Catch taxi to the Tokyo Dome to see a baseball match.
Day 13 - Travel to Aomori. Spend day on beach and at aquarium. Travel back to Tokyo.
Day 14 - 2/06/08: Catch return flight from Tokyo stopping in Brisbane, then in Sydney. From Sydney catch flight to Launceston. Catch taxi back home!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Last Day
Well, my Japanese trip is almost over. I've walked through gardens, seen castles, memorials, been on rides, bathed in hot springs, bathed in jacuuzi's, dined and wined in style and of course HAD FUN.
James Katarzynski
James Katarzynski
Day 10 - Disneyland!!!
Today I am in Disneyland!!! Disneyland is great, with heaps of rollercoasters and other cool rides. I've spent about $500AUD on merchandise, a t-shirt and some other cool stuff.
Well, see you soon!
Well, see you soon!
Day 8 - Mount Fuji
Iiitts so coollld on Mount Fuuuuji. Brrrr. Anyway, i've climbed the mountain and am freezing at the moment, it's a great view of Japan from the top. I better go because the electricity might cut out...
Sayoonaaaaara
Sayoonaaaaara
Monday, March 3, 2008
Konnichi wa from Japan
Konnichi wa, I am currently in Japan after an 11 hour flight. I got driven to the Imperial Hotel Osaka, which is a 5 Star hotel. At this very moment, I am soaking in a Jacuzzi watching TV, but i'll be going to bed soon.
Oyasumi Nasai!
Oyasumi Nasai!
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