Japan Hiroshima to Osaka & Pokémon Center We travel from Hiroshima to Osaka, and visit the Osaka Pokémon Center
Japan Miyajima A boat ride to Miyajima to see the Great Torii Gate, and a cable-car trip to the top of Mt. Misen
Japan Himeji Castle As we travelled from Osaka to Hiroshima, we spent the day in Himeji to see Himeji Castle.
Japan Cooking in Osaka Our first full day in Osaka; we take a walking tour and have a Japanese cooking lesson.
Japan Last Few Shrines & Travelling to Toba We try to visit as many shrines as we can before we leave Shingu and head to Toba.
Japan Ekoin, Okunoin & driving to Tanabe Early morning prayers with the monks at Ekoin, and our drive to Tanabe.
Japan Fushimi Inari & driving to Koya-san We get up early to climb Fushimi Inari and hire a car to travel from Kyoto to Koya-san.
Japan Kimonos, Bamboo and Music We renew our vows in a shinto ceremony, visit the bamboo grove, and watch an excellent evening show.
Japan Temple in the Rain It's raining again so we visit Higashi Honganji and watch some traditional Japanese performances.