Category Archives: Japan

Japan 2026 – Our solo days in Tokyo

Posted on November 13, 2026 by herktrav

With the tour coming to an end, Sue and I had two extra days in Tokyo before returning home. We were on a mission to make up for our walking debacle of yesterday. We set out to the Shibuya Train … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Returning to Tokyo

Posted on November 13, 2026 by herktrav

Our trip was nearing its end as we made our way back to Tokyo. Our bags were gathered at our Kanazawa hotel and would be forwarded for us. For our part, it was one last ride on the bullet train. … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Finishing up in Kanazawa

Posted on November 12, 2026 by herktrav

We woke to a pleasant day in Kanazawa. We slept well, so we were ready for another day of exploring. Kanazawa was an area with a strong Samurai past and today we visited a samurai house from the 1500’s and … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Onward to Kanazawa

Posted on November 11, 2026 by herktrav

Our bus ride from the Awara Onsen to Kanazawa took us along the coastline of the Sea of Japan. The sea looked angry with large waves breaking along the shore. The ride was actually pleasant as we passed along a … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Moving on to Awara Onsen

Posted on November 11, 2026 by herktrav

Kyoto was fabulous, but it was time to move on. No train today -instead we went by bus. We rolled our luggage out, it was loaded onto the bus and we were off. Our ultimate destination was a traditional ryokan, … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Our time in Kyoto – Pt. 3

Posted on November 10, 2026 by herktrav

When we last connected, our group of intrepid travelers were heading back to the hotel to rest up before dinner. Feeling a bit refreshed, the group gathered and we headed over to the Matsunaga Waygu Yakinuku restaurant. We had an … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Our time in Kyoto – Pt 2

Posted on November 10, 2026 by herktrav

After that wonderful welcoming dinner, the itinerary ramped up with visits to shrines, temples and gardens. Our regular guide and fearless leader Fergal turned the group over to two local guides who conducted the day’s tours. Our guide was Mr. … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Our time in Kyoto – Pt 1

Posted on November 6, 2026 by herktrav

We started our day by gathering with the group and boarding our bus to the Hiroshima train station. There was definitely an increase in the traffic on the roads – and then there was the train station, bustling with activity … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Moving on to Hiroshima

Posted on November 5, 2026 by herktrav

Today is one of those days that shouldn’t excite us as much as it does – our first ride on the Shinkansen or Japanese Bullet Train. We’ve traveled by train plenty of times in different countries, but this is one … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Our tour begins: first stop Tokyo

Posted on November 3, 2026 by herktrav

Since we are staying at the same hotel that the tour uses, we had no travel to worry about today. We awoke to bright skies and were ready to start the day. We met up with the group at 8:30 … Continue reading →

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