» Page 13 of 16 »

Takeaways

Solo Backpacking in Japan Travel Tips

Laurence

November 30, 2012January 10, 2021 17 Comments

Notes: Japan is a safe country for solo backpackers ? Plug/socket type, is the same with what we have.

Asia Japan Osaka

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Osaka – Last day

Laurence

November 25, 2012November 25, 2018 12 Comments

Back to Osaka After 8 hours of travel in bus, I’m finally in Umeda Sky Building. While I’m walking, I remember I need to put my netbook to my luggage. Wait, I can’t find it! ?

Asia Japan Tokyo

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Tokyo II

Laurence

November 24, 2012November 25, 2018 14 Comments

Sensoji Temple I woke up, 7:00 am in the morning and decided to take a shower later. We wanted to see the temple with few people. And it’s close to the hostel. I wanted to try the fortune (I don’t know what’s it called)

Asia Japan Tokyo

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Tokyo

Laurence

November 23, 2012November 25, 2018 10 Comments

I arrived at Tokyo Station, exactly 7:30 am. It was so cold. I was shivering while walking from the bus stop to Tokyo Station. I need to know where’s the Ginza line is. But I can’t think, … so I asked someone in the station.

Asia Japan Kyoto

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Kyoto

Laurence

November 22, 2012November 25, 2018 19 Comments

Morning! Time to explore Kyoto. Just bought the 500 bus tour ticket to Kyoto. Unlimited bus ride for one day. But, Fushimi Inari Shrine first….

Asia Japan Kyoto

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Kyoto – 9hours capsule hotel

Laurence

November 21, 2012November 1, 2020 10 Comments

Going to Kyoto(9hours capsule hotel) from Osaka Station.From Osaka – get on a Hankyu Train at Umeda Station bound for Kawaramachi Station, and get off at Kawaramachi Station, walk 5 minutes from No,10 exit.

Asia Japan Nara Osaka

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Osaka & Nara

Laurence

November 21, 2012November 25, 2018 25 Comments

First day, I went to Biliken ? you will be lucky if you touch Biliken’s feet (based on my research) As usual, I was lost again, I got off at the wrong station.?

Asia Japan Osaka

Solo Backpacking in Japan: Osaka – J-Hoppers Hostel

Laurence

November 21, 2012November 1, 2020 10 Comments

After planning, finally I’m in Japan! My first solo backpacking out of the country…scary? maybe…exciting, of course!!! Arrived at Kansai Airport. We need to shuttle in 2nd floor going to the immigration. Then, ride the Rapid Service Train going to the hostel, but where’s the rapid service train?