- 2014: Japan Trip Final Part -

As usual, I'll let the photos speak.

Toji Temple 東寺

We went to the flea market that held on every 21st of the month at Toji Temple.

Ceramics arts.

These were made of woods.

Colourful beads.

Vintage accessories.

These cats are adorable!

These were made from the seedpod of the lotus.

The dragonflies were meticulously crafted.

Train station.

The train was never late!

You may Google search for the flea markets available in Japan. 

Here's the website you may refer to: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/attractions/shopping/market/antique.html

Arashiyama 嵐山

The weather was so good! And this was my favourite place of all, with clear sky and greenery everywhere.

Croquette (コロッケ)

It was finger-licking good.

Gosh, I missed the taste of it.

My travel companions. :)

Candid shot.

We met a weird uncle here.

The weather is cooling despite the bright sun, but I'm the only one wearing shorts.

So that uncle kept nagging me for wearing shorts, bla bla bla...

The garden, simply magnificent. Though we need to pay entrance fee to get in.

Wasn't in a good mood. :(

Stairs that led to nowhere.

Takebayashi = bamboo forest.

We found this hidden spot at the top of the hill.

Kyoto Underground Mall

We were starving after spent 1 whole day in Arashiyama.

We ordered okonomiyaki & yakisoba.

Realised we were all small eater, or maybe the portion was big.

We went to buy postcards and wrote messages when we back to hostel. 

 The hostel that we stayed in. - Piece Hostel.

Cozy place!

Kiyomizudera 清水寺

I like this shot! :D

We didn't get to walk on the street that was nearby Kiyomizudera. There were throngs of tourists & students. It was such a good weather to have field trip!

Gion

 These things play music.

An old camera being made into a clock!

This girl, said she doesn't take tourist-kind of photo. =_=

 We were so lucky to get a glimpse of geisha!

Sulky face. 

Sensei's house @ Izumisano

Last breakfast before we left.

Prepared by sensei.

Home

The above were the things I bought from Japan. I like the watch, didn't do the currency translation when I purchased it. I only start calculated how much I had spent when I went back to hostel that night. The watch was expensive! But I guess it's okay, because it is one and only. :D

p/s: I missed Japan already. :(
Hope to be there again next year, 2016. I'll grant my own wish. :)

- A trip to Japan Part 1 -

I'm back, to this dusted blog. It's been a long time since I express myself in words.
Now, let me update about my Japan trip. :)

18.05.14
We departed from KLIA2, flying with AirAsiaX (air-ticket RM825, inclusive tax, insurance & meal in airplane) to Kansai Airport. But before departure, we had our breakfast at O'Brien.

Apple pie. -RM10-

Cappucino. -RM9.80-

Sandwiches.

Finally, to the sky.

Actually I couldn't quite believe that I'm going to Japan even I was already on board. I sat separate with Heather because we didn't pick our seat when buying tickets. But I was lucky that the couple sat besides me are nice people. We even talked about our schedule. 

We spent some time to try to figure out all those passes to be bought at the tourist information counter. There are many passes available for trains, buses and many more. 

And also getting small changes that can be used to call sensei by using public phone. What a hectic day! 

Sensei came to pick us up from the airport. I was feeling light-headed as I WAS FINALLY IN JAPAN! Their airport that built on the sea was quite amazing, to me. I was even fascinated when we reached sensei's house. Their house has garage! And the view from the rooftop was magnificent! The air was fresher compared to Malaysia. HAHA! 

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to capture photo of our first dinner. IT WAS SUPER LUXURIOUS DINNER! Te-tsukuri sushi with sashimi and also oden. Nom nom. Gochisosamadeshita. ♥

Feeling grateful as sensei prepared us the luxurious dinner. After dinner, we went to shop at the nearby mart. Bought some snacks and instant Japanese curry cube. 

Basically, the place where sensei lives does not have night life. The mart was closed at 9.00pm. For your information, time in Japan is one-hour ahead of Malaysia.

That night, we slept on futon! So warm. :D

19.05.14

We started our first day with breakfast that made by sensei. Salted salmon with a bowl of Japanese rice, salad and also miso soup. What a good day started with Japanese-style breakfast. 

Our first stop was Osaka-jō.

Let the pictures tell the story.

The pigeons in Japan are no joke.

They are so fat and huge!

The water fountain in the Osaka-kōen.

Dandelion.

First green-tea aisu that we bought in the stall nearby Osaka-jō.

 We only realised it was soooo expensive after we bought. 

-350yen-

The famous Osaka Castle. 

There are throngs of people visiting as well.

We only took photos of its building as we have to pay extra to visit the interior. Well, the exterior of this castle also took us half of the day to walk around. 

Japan has a lot of greenery, which is why the air is so fresh~

Polaroid.

Next stop - Tempozan ferris wheel & Osaka Kaiyukan~

The gigantic Tempozan ferris wheel.

I didn't get to ride it.

:(((

The exterior of the aquarium.

Entrance fee -2300yen-

It was standing in the water and looking pretty arrogant. 

A must try when you visited Osaka.

Takoyaki! -Total 1.200yen-

At the bridge that connects Dotonburi & Shinsaibashi.

p/s.: Stay tuned for the following days of my trip.  (>‿◠)✌