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How To Get To Osaka Airport From Kyoto
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by J.
To get to Kyoto from Kansai Airport the best option is to take the Haruka airport express train. The trip is approximately 73 minutes long. Photo from westjr.co.jp
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Himeji Out and About
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by J.
Himeji, Japan is a small city in the Hyogo Prefecture. Himeji has a population of 535,371 people as of 2008. Himeji was originally a castle town which means all commerce and governance were administered through the Himeji Castle. The city is a favorite tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists, mostly due to the [...]
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Japan Rail Pass
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by J.
The Japan Rail system is a conglomeration of six independent railways overseen by the Japan Railways Group. Millions of Japanese commuters and tourists use Japan Rail Passes each year to span the 12,400 miles between Hokkaido and Kyushu. The Japan Railways Group is largely responsible for dictating the Japan Rail Pass, the ticketing system used [...]
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How to Get to Himeji – From Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by J.
The city of Himeji, Japan in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular tourist destination for travelers worldwide. This city of 535,571 residents houses the Himeji Castle, a massive castle and estate built in 1333 that is one of a handful of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visitors to Himeji from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya look for the [...]
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