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2012 – Japan Trip (51)
Traveling Tip 1 – Saving Money
One of the things I have people asking me is: “Why the heck would you travel to Japan? It’s so expensive there!”
Ironically this was coming from people who had never traveled there. Anyway, on one hand – yes, it is more expensive than other countries in Asia, such as Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia etc. However, when comparing to many western countries in Europe and America, it was relatively cheap to travel around Japan. Yes, Ryokans (traditional Japanese hotels), upper class restaurants and taxis can be expensive. But there are cheaper (and not necessarily lower quality) options. If you are traveling on a tight budget, have a read through to see how you might be able to save money as you travel around Japan!
In many places we went to in Japan, we stayed in private rooms at hostels. A private triple dorm room with shared toilet and shower facilities ended up costing between 2,500 to 3,000 yen per person per night (between $25-30 USD, 100 yen is approximately $1 USD). This is cheaper than many hostels I have stayed in other parts of the world in shared dorms. While the idea of staying in hostels may be off-putting for some, the standard of Japanese hostels is actually better than many hotels in the world. There are usually many facilities which are available as well, such as kitchens and free wireless internet access. Most places usually provide bedding, and have plenty of staff proficient in English who are willing to point out good places to visit/eat/have a great time. Many also host events for guests, such as cooking Takoyaki or having tours in nearby areas. I highly recommend searching on Hostelworld or checking out the likes of K’s House/J-Hoppers. There are several alternatives, such as cheap Ryokans or Minishukus, but Hostels are likely to be the cheapest and most accessible. Capsule hotels are another option, though I kind of get freaked out at the idea of sleeping in a box/coffin. One downside of hostels is that the rooms are on the smaller side, but all were large enough to fit in our luggage (and we had a lot!) with enough left over space for us to move around. Note that sometimes, the price of a night’s stay isn’t the only deciding factor. Vicinity to transport hubs, cost of traveling to and fro from accommodations, novelty etc should also be considered.
A trip to the nearest convenience store is highly recommended for grabbing breakfast. They usually have a large selection of bread/bento/onigiri. 2-3 buns/onigiri and a drink would cost about 500 yen. An alternative of course are fast food joints, though you deserve a smack on the head if you pig out at McDs for every single meal (at least go to a Japanese chain like Mos Burger)! Convenience stores are also a good place to get lunch, especially if you are likely to spend the day on the move and do not have time to look for food. Supermarkets/train stations are also good places to pick up bentos, though these are usually harder to find than convenience stores. Bakeries are also a good option. Items from bakeries are usually quite cheap, and are of much better quality than what I get back home (which is also usually double the price of what you can get in Japan)!
Many small restaurants would have a decent size meal for a reasonable price, especially at lunchtime (between 500 to 1,200 yen). There are also cheap eating outlets, such as Yoshinoya (beef bowls), or places which you use a vending machine to place your order. Some restaurants also have special sets. I had a bowl of ramen and some Karaage on rice cost for just 850 yen near Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, and it was more than what I could eat.
First rule of travel – minimize your journey as much as possible. Less long distance travel equals less money being spent. That said, this could be your once in a lifetime trip, in which case you may want to see as much as you can. The most efficient form of transport between cities are trains. These are much more reasonably priced than most plane trips over short trips, and are much faster than buses. Take advantage of several discounts available to foreigners. The most well known discount is the National JR Pass. There are different durations available (7, 14 and 21 days) as well as cheaper regional alternatives. Once you have paid for this pass, you are allowed to ride just about every JR train available, INCLUDING SHIKANSENS (bullet trains), and you can also reserve seats for no additional fee (only using national pass). Note that the pass does not work for all Shinkansen, so make sure you pay attention to what train you want to take before hopping on. Do also make sure not to get a carriage that allows smoking (I found that out the hard way back on my school trip in 2003…)
If you are in no rush, highway buses are a great alternative (though I usually get travel sickness in buses especially on winding roads). These are usually cheaper, and does service remote areas which may not be serviced by trains. Some buses run overnight, which would save you an additional night’s accommodation cost if you use it (trains have this option too, but the price is almost the same as an expensive ryokan). However, I would not recommend this if you are looking to cover a very long distance and are running on a tight schedule (e.g. from Kyushuu to Hokkaido). You surely do not want to spend too much of your traveling time riding a bus. Plane flights on the other hand are by far the most expensive option, though there are also cheap discounts for foreigners. For example, if you had entered Japan flying on Singapore Airlines, you are eligible to get discounts on ANA flights (10,000 yen tickets from Sapporo to Fukuoka for example) as both flights are a member of Star Alliance. JAL has a similar discount with members of One World. This price is usually 3-5 times cheaper than what locals have to pay. Planes are more efficient to use when covering long distances. If traveling over short distances, remember that while the flight itself may be faster than trains, there is still time wasted during check-in/waiting for luggage/security checks. In addition, transport to/from airports can be pricey and a hassle in itself.
For travelling within a city, always look to see if there are day passes which would help save a lot of money. For example, Kyoto has a day pass for buses for 500 yen within the city centre area. This is worth it if you are planning to take at least 3 bus trips in a single day. Tokyo has passes for its local JR train network, as well as separate passes for each of the major subway companies. Some cities also have reasonably priced bicycle rentals. Consider using these, as they are a great way to see parts of a city you would otherwise not see. Of course, walking is the cheapest option, and might end up being a quicker option too if you are just taking a subway/bus between two adjacent stops!
4) ATTRACTIONS
While you might not notice it at first, attractions can cost a lot of money. A temple entrance fee here, a guided tour there, and it can all add up very quickly. The most efficient way is to plan out your activities. After your initial planning, sit back, look at your plan, and have a think – do you really want to go to all these places? I have heard cases of people visiting about half a dozen temples a day, and getting completely bored of them within a few days. Remember, quality over quantity! Visit less places, and spend more time to appreciate them. You might also find something else along the way which might warrant a detour. In addition, consider looking for attractions which are free. Many shrines in Kyoto are free to enter, such as Fushimi Inari Taisha, Yasaka Shrine, and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The Asakusa district in Tokyo is another good free traditional area.
FURTHER ADVICE – DO NOT REGRET NOT SPENDING!!!
While it is good to save as much money as possible, you should not hold back on experiencing something you really want to try. If you want to try staying at an extremely pricey Ryokan, take a day trip to another part of Japan, have a nice Kaiseki Ryori meal, or visit another temple – THEN DO IT! You would have likely paid a lot of money on airline tickets to get to Japan, so why not spend a few extra hundred dollars on enjoying yourself? If you are missing out on all these experiences, you might as well stay home. This is the same for travelling anywhere else in the world in general. The worst thing you can possibly do is return home regretting not spending a bit more to try something unique, for wasting energy or time by not using more efficient means of transport, or for not buying that souvenir you really wanted. Remember – experience and memories are priceless!
March 30, 2014 taiakun	Japan, Singapore Airlines, Travel	Leave a comment
2012 Japan Trip Day 6 – Kyoto
Date of Travel: 04/02/2012
Time really does fly when you are having the time of your life. Before we knew it, the last day of the first leg of our trip had arrived. There was still plenty to see and do in Kyoto, so we checked out of our accommodation early and left our luggage at the hostel. We picked up some breakfast from a convenience store, took a bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji temple, and had our breakfast at a small rest area along the approach to the entrance. Kinkakuji, along with Ginkakuji and Kiyomizudera, are among the most well known temples in Japan. It always brought back special memories for me, as it was the first temple I had ever visited in Japan when I went with my school group back in 2003.
The main building of interest is the golden pavilion, which sits on one end of a large lake. The lake itself was surrounded by many bonsai, and had a number of Koi, ducks and cranes swimming around. The whole scene felt peaceful and natural. It also helped that we were there relatively early, so there was not too much of a crowd. Apart from the building however, the rest of the temple ground was pretty average compared to Ginkakuji.
After leaving the Kinkakuji complex, we walked west along the road towards Ryoanji. While Ryoanji is well known for its rock garden, the size of the temple grounds was quite large. There was a small lake, with a small shrine area located on a tiny island on it. Ryoanji itself featured a beautiful tatami hall, with a veranda for visitors to rest and enjoy the rock garden. Interestingly, the rock garden featured about 15 rocks, all of which cannot be seen at the same time if the viewer remained stationary. Brownie and J.C. weren’t too impressed though, so we did not stay there very long.
Our next stop was Nijo Castle, but we could not figure out our preferred method to get there. One option was to use trams, but we found that this was a bit too pricey, and would not have been much faster than walking. As such, we ended up walking from Ryoanji all the way to Nijo Castle, which was about 5 km and took about an hour. We did stop at Yoshinoya along the way for lunch, which was pretty good for its price. When we finally arrived at Nijo Castle, it turns out that we were at the wrong end, as the entrance was to the east. After walking around the big block to the entrance, my back was killing me as I had been carrying around a heavier backpack than usual (since we had already packed everything). Luckily there were coin lockers available where I was able to dump my backpack. Nijo Castle itself is not as grand as other castles around Japan (e.g. Himeji, Matsuyama, and others). However, the openness of the compound, and the ability for visitors to actually wander around the interior (unlike the Imperial Palace) still made this worthwhile. Unfortunately we were not allowed to take photos of the interior.
As with many other similar attractions, Nijo Castle featured a nice lake and foliage. We were also able to climb the castle walls to have an overhead look of the compound. Personally I appreciated the castle grounds more than I did with the actual castle building itself. It was hard to believe that just over the castle walls were busy streets, again highlighting the uniqueness of Japanese cities.
On our way back to our accommodation, we decided to walk along Nishiki Market, which is known for selling plenty of food that is uncommon to see outside of Japan. Unlike many of the other areas we visited, this place was jammed pack with people. It was hard to maneuver around the narrow lanes, but then again, this was one of those places which should be enjoyed slowly. It gave us a good chance to take our time to see the unique food available. At the end of the alley (which stretched 5 blocks) was a tiny but busy shrine, and a western restaurant with one of the most impressive food displays I had seen thus far on this trip. I also bought a pair of boots here in anticipation for the second leg of our trip.
We headed back to the hostel to pick up our luggage. While there, we decided to eat at a café attached to the hostel. The food was cheap and was pretty good. The waiter was also very friendly, and was happy to practice English with us. A band was also setting up for the night gig, but unfortunately we had to leave in order to check-in at our next hotel before check-in time closes. We dragged our luggage back to Kyoto station, and took a train to Osaka. Once at Osaka, we transferred to another train which took us north to Itami airport. On one of the train trips we took along the way, there was only one other person on the train apart from us three. It was the most eerie train trip I had taken, as it felt like a ghost train. We checked in at Osaka Air Terminal Hotel, and spent the rest of the night channel surfing and resting up for our morning flight the next morning. It did feel slightly depressing that the first leg of our trip was over, but with so much left in our trip, there was still plenty to look forward to!
Bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji – 220 yen
Train trip from Kyoto Station to Osaka Airport Terminal – 960 yen [Kyoto to Osaka, walk to Umeda Station for train to Hotarugaike, transfer for train to Osaka Airport Terminal]
Osaka Airterminal Hotel – 4,800 yen
Breakfast from convenience store near hostel – 230 yen [Teriyaki burger and strawberry bread]
Lunch at Yoshinoya Enmachi – 590 yen [Gyudon set]
Takoyaki at Nishiki Market – 180 yen
Dinner at Cafe at K’s House Kyoto – 870 yen [Karaage and Yakisoba]
Kinkakuji Temple entrance fee – 400 yen
Ryoanji Temple entrance fee – 500 yen
Nijo Castle entrance fee – 600 yen
Souvenir from ryoanji – 250 yen [Postcards]
Souvenir from Nijo Castle – 350 yen [Yatsuhashi Toy]
Warm boots for Hokkaido leg of trip from ABC Mart @ Nishiki – 12,780 yen
TOTAL (cost for whole trip in brackets)
22,730 yen (190,435 yen total)
Total Cost of Kansai Leg excluding Airfares
66,935 yen (11,156 yen per day on average)
March 29, 2014 taiakun	Japan, Kansai, Kinkakuji, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Ryoanji	Leave a comment
2012 Japan Trip Day 5 – Kyoto/Nara
Date of Travel: 03/02/2012
On this day, Japan celebrated Setsubun (day before spring begins). Many locals would visit temples and shrines to celebrate the event. There were a lot of activities happening around Kyoto, and we made our plans accordingly. We started the day purchasing breakfast from convenience stores (as we had done every other day so far on this trip). We then took a JR train from Kyoto Station to Inari Station, and had breakfast on the approach to the Fushimi Inari shrine.
The shrine is one of the most popular in Kyoto, and it was not surprising that it was full of people paying a visit. But our destination wasn’t the main shrine grounds. Rather, it was Inari-San that we were here for. We walked past a line of people paying their respects, around a building with several priests inside chanting, towards the back of the shrine grounds. We stood at the base of the path up the mountain and admired the seemingly endless row of Tori gates that greeted us. I had read about it and seen photos of it all over the internet, but the magical and mysterious feeling of the place was too overwhelming for words and photos to portray.
We walked along the path of Tori gates, passing by the occasional shrine, rest area, a lake, and miniature family shrines. We paused for a quick break at the main rest stop halfway up the mountain and admired the view of Kyoto. It never really occurred to us just how large Kyoto city was. If we had not been to any of the temples/shrines in the previous days, we would have thought of Kyoto was just another concrete jungle. It was amazing just how much is hidden away out-of-sight in Kyoto (or in Japan in general). We continued up the mountain, wandering around mini-shrines and what appears to be several grave. There was definitely an eerie feeling in the air as the density of Tori gates decreased while more and more graves were present.
After we descended from the mountain, we wandered around the shops looking for souvenirs and food in nearby areas. On the way back to the train station, Brownie started having hiccups. He asked J.C. and I to stand guard while he went behind a fence, laid down on the ground, threw his feet up against the fence, pushed against the fence with his feet such that his back was off the ground, and started drinking water while upside down. Must say, the sight of him doing that was almost as interesting as Fushimi Inari itself. Almost.
Our next destination was Nara, which like Kyoto, was once the capital of Japan. It was easily accessible by train from Inari station It is also famous for being one of the two major towns in Japan to have free roaming deer. A warning though – no matter how cute those creatures are, they can be very aggressive and vicious. Just ask anyone who purchased deer crackers and tried feeding them. There were a number of Japanese schoolgirls and tourists running for their lives, which was hilarious to watch…until one of those furballs started nibbling on my jacket.
We walked past the Deer Park to Todaiji temple, which in my opinion, is one of the most impressive temples in Japan. It is also one of the largest wooden structures in the world at one stage (it supposedly still is, though some other building in Norway claims to have that title). You can compare the size of it against the puny people walking into the building. It is also home to one of the largest Buddha statues in Japan. The sheer scale of the building made us feel small and insignificant! Inside the temple, there were other guardian statues, a miniature model of the temple, and a hole in a pillar which supposedly grants enlightenment to those who manage to crawl through it in their next life (we watched a big asian tourist try to squeeze through with a smile on our faces). Outside the temple is one of the creepiest statues I have ever seen, though it supposedly heals any ailments a person might have if they rub the respective body part of the statue.
After leaving the temple complex, we wandered around the surrounding park area and started heading towards Kasuga Taisha Shrine for the lantern display. Along the way, I managed to find my favourite orange flavoured drink in Japan called Qoo! In the meantime, Brownie satisfied his curiosity by buying an ice cream from a vending machine which had the perfect Engrish (see photo – and no, it did not provide Brownie with a richer life). As it was still quite bright, we decided to detour and find some dinner. The only place we managed to find was a small tea house at the base of the hill. The people who ran the place was extremely friendly. I ordered rice porridge and kaki-no-hazushi, the latter of which is a specialty of Nara which is a mackerel sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves. It wasn’t a filling dinner, but it was enough to keep us going for the rest of the night, and really helped warmed us up.
We started walking back up the hill towards Kasuga Taisha Shrine. I bought a paper lantern along the way and lit it up. However, Brownie got obsessed with taking a great photo of a statue of a deer. By the time he was done, the candle in my lantern went out! After ridiculing him about his COD complex when it came to taking photos, we continued towards the shrine complex. We passed by hundreds of stone lanterns along the way which were dimly lit. Within the shrine complex itself were more lanterns, and more Shinto Priests chanting away. Overall, the magical vibe of the stone lanterns made this one of the most memorable nights in recent memory.
On our way back to Kyoto, we ended up taking the wrong train which went in the opposite direction. Luckily, we noticed this immediately, and quickly changed trains at the very next stop! There was one more event in Kyoto which we were interested in going to at Yoshida Shrine, where a huge bonfire is held. However, we were completely wasted from such a long day that we decided to just crash at our hostel (it was quite late by the time we arrived back anyway). We were quite hungry, so we stopped by a convenience store along the way to get some snacks. I ended up buying the popular “pudding” dessert, which is essentially just Crème Brule. It was a great midnight snack, and a nice relaxed way to end yet another awesome day.
Train from Kyoto Station to Inari Station – 140 yen
Train from Inari Station to JR Nara Station – 650 yen
Train from JR Nara Station to Kyoto Station – 690 yen
K’s House Kyoto (Triple private room) – 2,900 yen
Breakfast from convenience store near hostel – 360 yen [Chocolate Croissant, onigiri, almond pocky]
Lunch near Fushimi Inari – 1,100 yen [Amago-don and Kitsune Soba]
Taiyaki snack at Fushimi Inari – 300 yen
Qoo Orange Juice – 150 yen
Dinner near Kasuga Taisha Shrine – 1,580 yen (Porridge, Kaki-no-hazushi set)
Pudding dessert from Lawson Convenience Store near Hostel – 147 yen
Todaiji Temple entrance fee – 500 yen
Kasuga Taisha Shrine entrance fee – 500 yen
Cellphone strap at Fushimi Inari Shrine – 450 yen
Paper lantern at Kasuga Taisha Shrine – 500 yen
9,967 yen (167,705 yen total)
March 28, 2014 taiakun	Deer Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Inari-San, Japan, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Nara, Setsubun, Stone Lantern, Todaiji Temple	Leave a comment
2012 Japan Trip Day 4 – Kyoto/Kobe
Date of Travel: 02/02/2012
The first order of the day was to obtain the second JR Kansai pass which we were going to use to get from Kyoto to Kobe. Once this was done, we took a detour and walked over to Toji Temple, home of the tallest 5-storey pagoda in Japan. Unfortunately, many of its buildings were under renovation. In addition, the sun was located right behind the pagoda, making it very difficult to take good pictures. Inside the pagoda, we were able to see the wood work which went on in the foundations which was an amazing sight. Shortly after, a tour guide spotted Brownie (the only non-asian of our travelling group) and tried to explain the history of the grounds to him. Whenever she struggled to find the words, she would speak it in Japanese to the other two of us. We would just nod our heads, pretending to understand what she was saying. Once she found out that we were completely clueless, we all had a good laugh! We arrived back at the train station shortly after to take a train to Kobe. It was a local train with no toilets on board, and it was a 1.5 hour journey to Kobe. Due to my anxiety issues, my bladder decided “hey, let’s pretend you need to take a piss!” We hopped off the train in Osaka so that I can quickly hit the bathroom. I had accounted for the possibility of this but it didn’t really matter since the next train was coming in a few minutes…or so I thought. For some reason there was a large delay, and the next train only came about 45 minutes later! Go figure.
As it was close to lunchtime, we decided to get off at Sannomiya station to have some Kobe Beef at Kobe Steakland. Unfortunately I left the map at the hostel, so I asked the nearby information desk for directions. Turns out they were absolutely clueless, and we ended up on the wrong street. Going by my memory, we managed to find it just 5 minutes later thankfully. And boy was it worth it. While I was the only one who went for Kobe Beef, all of us were satisfied with our lunch. After the filling lunch, onwards to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (longest suspension bridge span in the world at the time we visited) we went. We struggled to walk from the train station to the information centre due to the extremely strong wind. At one stage, Jay-C tried jumping up, only for the wind to blow him backwards several feet! But none the less, the bridge was an amazing sight to behold, though once again the sun was in the wrong place.
Delicious Kobe beef lunch (left), and Akashi Kaikyo (right)
On the way back towards Kobe, Jay-C wanted to take a detour to have a look at the Tetsujin-28-go (Gigantor) statue which he had spotted from the train. It was fun trying to take photos of it in creative positions. After about 15 minutes of photo taking, we went back towards Kobe for one of the attractions I really wanted to go – the Earthquake Museum…which to my dismay was closed just several minutes before we arrived! It was due to struggling to follow really badly written maps and underestimating the distance between the train station and the museum. But at least the exterior was beautiful! Luckily I managed to drown my sorrow with plenty of omurice and taiyaki at a neighbouring mall.
Tetsujin-28-go statue (top left and right), Earthquake Museum (bottom left), and Omurice dinner (bottom right)
We decided to end the day by visiting the Kobe Harbour area, and I was wanting to use a subway to get there (since the subway entrance was right in front of us). Instead, Jay-C wanted to use the JR trains since we have a pass for it. In the end, it took about another 40 minutes to find the train. By the time we got to Kobe Habour, my feet were killing me. Still, we managed to walk around half the habour area before my feet decided that enough was enough. We spotted a few interesting things along the way (e.g. a random Elvis statue in the middle of nowhere playing “Suspicious Minds”), but we still had washing to do and hence hopped on a train back towards Kyoto, but not before taking plenty of pictures around the habour (including the red bridge used in the Fate series). Once we got back to the hostel, Jay-C and I did the laundry while Brownie fell asleep while holding his bible! As we were too lazy to find a place to dump his clothes, we just dumped it onto him! Don’t think he realized till the next morning. Either way, it was perhaps our most tiring day of the trip thus far and filled with some disappointments, but overall still a very good day!
Kobe Habour (left), and sleeping Brownie (right)
JR Kansai Area Pass – 2000 yen
Breakfast from convenience store near Kyoto Station – 135 yen [Croquette and omelette bun]
Lunch at Kobe SteakLand – 2,985 yen [Kobe Beef Lunch set]
Dinner at mall across the street from Earthquake Museum – 1,291 yen [Hamburger steak and omurice]
Taiyaki snack at the same mall as above – 100 yen
Toji Temple entrance fee – 800 yen
Souvenir at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge – 368 yen [Magnet]
10,579 yen (157,738 yen total)
March 28, 2014 taiakun	Akashi Kaikyou, Gigantor, Kansai, Kobe, Kobe Beef, Kobe Earthquake Museum, Kobe Steakland, Kyoto, Omurice, Toji Temple	Leave a comment
2012 Japan Trip Day 3 – Kyoto
Date of Travel: 01/02/2012
We started off the day by stopping by a convenience store to pick up some breakfast. It was the second morning in a row which we did this, and it would soon become the norm for the rest of our trip! We then headed over to Kyoto Train Station to take our first subway ride of our trip towards Imperial Palace, which was one of the few tourist attractions that was in close proximity from a subway station. Though the Imperial Palace compound itself is small, the park surrounding it is massive (1.3km spanning North-South and 0.75km spanning East-West). We found a quiet spot at the North-Western corner near the Konoe Pond and ate our breakfast, then wandered around to find the Imperial Agency Office to join the English Imperial Palace tour. The tour itself is free, but advanced reservations are required which we luckily arranged a few weeks prior. I am sure that neither of us actually paid any attention to the lady speaker, and just went nuts taking photos of everything. Unfortunately, due to the compactness of the buildings around the ground, none of us could really take any good photos of anything apart from the little Japanese garden. Also, we were not allowed in any of the buildings and could only admire its exterior.
The Imperial Palace grounds
After the tour, we wandered around the Palace grounds a bit more to admire the spaciousness of the outer park area (which was vastly different compared to the claustrophobic nature of the city centre). We visited several buildings, such as an information area and an old office/school building. It had unfortunately started to rain a bit, and we were unsure of our afternoon plans of heading over to the Arashiyama, which is located West of the main part of Kyoto city. We decided to find some place to eat while deciding what our plans would be for the rest of the afternoon. Lunch itself was an interesting experience. It was the first time we ordered our food via a ticket vending machine. Food came out really fast, and was surprisingly good considering how cheap it was.
Wandering around the Imperial Palace park
The skies cleared up considerably after lunch, so we decided to stick to our original plan of heading over to Arashiyama. Once we arrived at Arashiyama, we almost got ourselves lost trying to find out way through some small back alleys to the main street from the JR station. We finally reached the town area, and found its relaxed atmosphere refreshing. We went straight for Togetsukyo Bridge (which was featured in an episode of K-ON!!), then backtracked to Tenryuji temple. While the temple itself had nothing that immediately stood out; its central garden, the hallway to the altar at the back, and the interior which is visible to the public gave the temple a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Probably also helped that it had less people compared to some of the earlier temples we had visited.
Arashiyama and Tenryuji Temple
After Tenryuji, we walked along the main roads towards Adashino Nenbutsuji. The walk was longer than I thought (about 30-40 minutes). By the time we did arrive, Adashino Nenbutsuji was already closed! While I was a bit disappointed, we laughed it off and took a different route back to the train station. This time, we walked the Bamboo Grooves, which is a short 10-20 minute walk along a path lined with Bamboo trees. We did also passed a nice quiet lake and old specialty shops along the way. I had however completely forgotten to remove my UV filter despite it being such a cloudy day, and as a result most photos came out dull and dark.
Northwest Arashiyama, and Bamboo Groves
We returned back to the city area to meet one of my friends from Fukui. However, he had a dentist appointment and ended up being very late. Nonetheless, there was still plenty to do around Kyoto Station. We visited the Kyoto Tower (first time I went up there despite being in Kyoto twice before), and visited several shops around the station. When my friend came, we requested that we go somewhere that has plenty of vegetables for dinner due to having a lack of greens over the past few days. We ended up going to a buffet restaurant, and was perhaps the worst meal I had of the whole trip as most of the food was cold, was mostly finished, and was pretty darn pricey (though my friend paid for it…which made me feel even worse). But either way, it was great catching up with my friend again, and it was yet another great but exhausting day of travelling overall.
Back at Kyoto JR Station for dinner
Subway from Kyoto JR Station to Imadegawa Station – 250 yen
Train from Nijo Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station – 190 yen
Train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyoto Station – 230 yen
Breakfast from convenience store near accommodation – 360 yen [Yakisoba-Pan, Melon-Pan and Oolong Tea]
Lunch along Oike Dori – 690 yen [Korean chicken dish]
Fruits and Pocky from Kyoto Isetan – 454 yen
Tenryuji Temple entrance fee – 600 yen
Kyoto TV Tower entrance fee – 770 yen
Souvenir at Imperial Palace – 500 yen [Charm]
6,944 yen (147,159 yen total)
March 28, 2014 taiakun	Arashiyama, Bamboo Groove, Imperial Palace, Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto Tower, Tenryuji, Togetsukyo Bridge	Leave a comment
2012 Japan Trip Day 2 – Kyoto
Date of Travel: 31/01/2012
I woke up at around 7 am to a bright morning in Kyoto. I was surprised at how energized I felt considering how dead tired we were the night before. Brownie and Jay-C were still asleep, so I decided to let them snooze for a while longer while I freshened up, picked up my camcorder, and went out for a quick stroll down the road. I didn’t have to venture very far, as one of the bridges crossing the Kamo river was located just a minute or two away by foot. It was a beautiful sight, and highly contrasts the concrete jungle of the area around the Kyoto Train Station. After taking in the scenery, I headed back to the hostel to wake up the other two sleepy heads. It was another hour later before we finally headed out to explore the Eastern side of the city.
Northwards view of Kamo River (left), Alleyway outside K’s House Kyoto (right)
While researching about Kyoto, I had read on several websites that one of the best ways to go around the city was on bicycles. Luckily our accommodation had some rental bikes for about the same price as a bus pass during winter. We decided to rent a few for the day, and it was well worth it! We biked up north along the eastern side of the Kamo River (stopping by a convenience store to pick up some breakfast along the way) then headed east through Kyoto University before finally arriving at Ginkakuji.
The rental bikes (left), Kyoto University (right)
This was my third time at Ginkakuji, and the walk up the hill past the small restaurants, souvenir and Yatsuhashi stores with the constant chime of “Irashaimase!!!” was very nostalgic. The grounds of Ginkakuji was more beautiful than I had remembered. The moss covering the ground and trees was something I did not see often back in my home country. The sight of the main building surrounded by foliage, a small pond, and a sand garden to its right showed off the simplistic yet beautiful architecture/landscaping which Japan was well known for. Although there was a large crowd, it did not ruin my enjoyment of the temple grounds at all.
The sand garden of Ginkakuji (left), View of main building overlooking a koi pond (right)
After exploring the temple grounds for a good 40-50 minutes, we headed down the slope back towards the shops. We decided to have an early lunch at a small cafe. I had been to this same cafe on my previous two trips, and on both occasions I ordered curry udon. Looking to keep the tradition alive, I went for curry udon once again! After having lunch and purchasing some delicious Yatsuhashi (which we felt obliged to as they had offered us nice warm tea for free) we hopped back on our bikes and went south along the Philosopher’s Path towards Higashiyama. Even though the Sakura trees were completely bare (as it was winter), the bike ride was very pleasant. I could only imagine how beautiful it would have been if it was spring.
Yatsuhashi shop (left), my beloved curry udon (right)
A couple of hours later, we finally arrived at Higashiyama. However, we had problems finding a place to leave our bikes. We ended up having to pay 200 yen to leave our bikes at a parking lot down the bottom of the hill. The path back up the hill to Kiyomizudera was once again full of shops and restaurants. However, as it was mid afternoon at that time, the place was packed, and as a result we did not enjoy it as much as the approach to Ginkakuji earlier in the day. Nonetheless, it was still worth exploring. Kiyomizudera was beautiful and had a very good view of the city. However with all the construction work going on, we can’t help but feel that the atmosphere of the temple was ruined somewhat. Still, this was a temple that I had always wanted to visit, and it still surpassed my expectations of it. We also had some fun at the Jitsu Shrine watching people walk from one stone to another without looking (which supposedly brings good fortunes for finding love if one is successful). One lucky guy managed to succeed, though he did trip over the other stone at the end.
Start of approach to Higashiyama (top left), Kiyomizudera’s main stage (top right), Love Stones at Jitsu Shrine (bottom left), Alter at Jitsu Shrine (bottom right)
Yasaka Shrine was next on our list. Though we had visited it the day before, we wanted to see how it looked like during the daytime. To my surprise, the atmosphere of the shrine was completely different. There were more people around, and the sunlight allowed us to focus more on the architecture of the buildings. The simplicity of the architecture was beautiful. We spent the rest of the day strolling through other parts of Gion we had not been to yet, had dinner in the central city area, then went back to explore the Shirakawa area of Gion. After the stroll, we hopped back on our bikes and cycled back to our accommodation for yet another good night’s rest.
Yasaka Shrine (top left), Hanamikoji section of Gion (top right), Shirakawa section of Gion (bottom left), Green-tea flavoured Yatsuhashi (bottom right)
Bike rental from K’s House Kyoto – 500 yen
Bike parking fee at Higashiyama – 200 yen
Breakfast from Lawson 100 Store (@ Go-jo Dori) – 315 yen [Sausage bun, curry bun and an orange flavoured drink]
Lunch on approach to Ginkakuji – 650 yen [Curry Udon]
Yatsuhashi from approach to Ginkakuji – 350 yen [Green tea flavoured]
Yatsuhashi crepe at Higashiyama – 450 yen
Hot coco from vending machine near Yasaka Shrine – 150 yen
Dinner somewhere along Shi-jo Dori – 1,000 yen [Oyakodon]
Ginkakuji entrance fee – 500 yen
Kiyomizudera entrance fee – 400 yen [including the walk along the dark corridor]
Souvenir at Ginkakuji – 400 yen [magnet]
Souvenir at Kiyomizudera – 350 yen [guide book]
8,165 yen (140,215 yen total)
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2012 Japan Trip Day 1 – Kyoto
Date of Travel: 30/01/2012
I was tired. Really tired. I could barely sleep the eve of the day of our flight (29th Jan) due to all the excitement and anticipation. We had been eagerly waiting for this for the past six months after all. All the research on places to go, all the planning – it had all led up to this moment at last. It did not help that it took 24 hours to reach Kansai Airport from our homeland of Christchurch, New Zealand; which also included a stopover in Singapore for over seven hours. I did manage to find a nice quiet corner to rest, but still couldn’t get any shut-eye. But none of that seemed to matter. We had finally arrived at Kansai airport. The adrenaline from all the excitement kept me awake. We made our way through past customs in a daze, picked up our luggage, navigated our way to the mail room to pick up our rental mobile phone, and somehow managed to find our way out of the airport to the JR station. There, we picked up JR West Kansai 1-Day passes we had purchased through H.I.S in New Zealand, and used it to get onto the Haruka Express to our first destination – Kyoto.
Flying over the Southern Alps in New Zealand
The train ride from Kansai Airport to Kyoto took about 1.5 hours. It was definitely longer than I had remembered. Nonetheless, it was an eye opener. The Japanese architecture, the denseness of the buildings, the narrow roads, the countless train stations we passed; these were a stark reminder that we are no longer in familiar territory.
Taking the Kansai Express to Kyoto
Upon arriving at the station, we went straight to our accommodation (K’s House Kyoto) to drop off our luggage. Thankfully it was only a short 5 to 10 minute walk to the train station. I cannot imagine having to travel in a crowded bus or to walk somewhere further in the state which we were in. After dropping off our luggage, we went back to the train station to find something to eat as it was lunchtime. Despite the fact that I had been to the train station several times before, the sight of how large it is still amazes me. There was also a light snowfall at the time, something I had not experienced in Japan before (my two previous trips to Japan was during summer).
Wandering around Kyoto JR Station
Before finding a place to eat, we went up the escalators to the very top. From there, we had a good view of the surrounding city area. While Kyoto is known as the traditional, spiritual, and cultural center of Japan, the city center screams of a concrete jungle. I have heard that many were disappointed with this sight initially, but not for me. I always found it fascinating how so much history is being hidden behind all the concrete. We headed down a few floors to the main row of restaurants in the Isetan department store, and went for the safe option of deep fried food (katsu) since it was our very first meal. I am usually not a fan of deep fried stuff, but this was delicious. I really do like the way that Japan does katsu, as they are really good at making it crispy yet not oily. They had free refills of rice, salad, and soup too. A fantastic meal to kick-off our trip!
View from Happy Terrace (left), Lunch at Tonkatsu Wako (right)
After lunch, we walked over to Sanjusangendo despite my legs and back starting to give way due to fatigue. The temple is located only a few blocks away from our accommodation, so it wasn’t too far to walk. The main building is one of the longest wooden halls in the world, and houses hundreds of buddist statues. The sight of all the statues lined up in rows was breathtaking, and it was about that time when it finally sunk in that we were in Japan. Unfortunately we were unable to take any photos within the hall, though I did purchase a book as a souvenir.
Jay-C wandering around Sanjusangendo
We went back to our accommodation for a quick break and also to pick up some warmer clothes before heading off to find Pontocho. It was getting dark, and unfortunately none of us had a good map that showed the exact location of Pontocho. We ended up walking straight past it without noticing! When we realized this, we decided to skip it and head over to Gion instead since it was closer. The part of Gion we went to was the Shirakawa area. The area was full of traditional Japanese buildings and featured a canal running along the footpath. The canal was lined with overhanging trees and traditional lanterns which help emit a calm and peaceful atmosphere. It was beautiful, especially with the lamps being reflected on the water surface. The atmosphere was a sharp contrast to the busy and hectic city centre area which was only a few blocks away. I went crazy taking photos, but did not realize that my camera filter was still on. This caused all my photos to come out really dark, which was a disappointment.
The beautiful Gion district
On the way back to our accommodation, we got lost and ended up at Yasaka Shrine. It was the first time I had been to a shrine at night. However with the shrine less crowded and the lanterns lit up, it definitely gave us a chance to appreciate the place more. After exiting the shrine, we headed back towards our hostel and stopped by Coco’s Curry House for dinner along the way. After quickly planning the itinerary for the next day, I turned in for a good night’s rest. My body really needed it!
Yasaka Shrine at night (left), Dinner at Coco’s Curry House (right)
International flights from Christchurch, NZ to Kansai Airport via Singapore (using Singapore Airlines) – 123,500 yen (assuming 60 yen to 1 NZD at time of purchase)
JR Kansai Area Pass – 2,000 yen
Lunch at Tonkatsu Wako (@ Kyoto Isetan) – 1,680 yen [Katsu Karaage set]
Dinner at Coco Curry House (@ Shichi-jo Dori) – 870 yen [Fried oyster curry set]
Sanjusangendo entrance fee – 600 yen
Souvenir at Sanjusangendo – 500 yen
8,550 yen excluding flights, 132,050 yen total
March 27, 2014 taiakun	Gion, Japan, Kansai airport, Kyoto, Kyoto Train Station, Sanjusangendo, Yasaka Shrine	Leave a comment


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Book Review: Minding The Heart by Robert Saucy – Solid-State Apologetics
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Book Review: Minding The Heart by Robert Saucy
Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our hearts with vigilance because from it flow springs of life. In short, this book is about guarding your heart but it’s also about personal transformation and the road which leads there. Minding the Heart: The Way of Spiritual Transformation is a book desperately needed today amongst the up and coming generation of church leaders. From what I have noticed, we want to emphasize deep theological commitments and far-reaching social ministers but we falter when it comes to personal transformation and what Jonathan Edwards called, “religious affections”.
I must admit when I first received this book I immediately thought it was going to be like every other book in the spiritual growth section of the bookstore. I figured the author would speak of how evil my heart was and how much harder I needed to try to fix that in order to be right before God’s holy throne. Since I was judging a book by its cover I was really in for a surprise when I began to dive into the pages of this text.
Saucy does begin his book by describing our heart and what is revealed in Scripture regarding this vital organ. He begins with the gospel and what Christ has done to change our evil hearts. He speaks of attitude, growth, and a human flourishing which does not mean we have our best lives now, but it means we are a work in progress and our hearts are the main engine propelling us in this journey. In the first section of the book Saucy dives into the heart and examines it from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. He gives a bit of psychology and then moves along those same lines to a philosophical understanding of the heart.
He then goes on to bring the reader into the core of the heart and it’s method of transformation, the gospel. He picks up the topic of renewal in the mind as the conduit through which the heart may be transformed as well. Urging the reader to be filled with Scripture because God is active in it Saucy notes, “To be sure a person is surely more than his words, but his words cannot be separated from him. The most significant means through which we reveal ourselves to another as persons is through our words. Our words reveal our heat, for ‘the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart’ (Matt 12:34. God’s Word is thus God speaking to us from his heart.”
From the mind and meditation we move into the community of believers as a method for transformation and what that looks like. Saucy relates ancient Israel as a community who were transformed by God to be his people and so it is the same with us today. By being united to Christ we are transformed into people he has created for his glory. On the earthly side of the coin by being united to one another in love we experience the unique relationships which cause us to truly be ourselves. Apart from this community our flourishing may be slow or non-existent and so it becomes that community of people which God uses to grow us as into mature beings.
In the remaining sections of the book Saucy points us toward a holistic view of the heart and transformation, making much of the obedience of faith and dying to ourselves. He roots these in the command of God to love which trumps all other commands. From early on in my Christian walk I was exposed to this concept of loving God and loving people. I was told that if I were to do these two things then there would be no room for sin. You can’t love God and love people and sin all at the same time.
Saucy concludes by pointing us to Scripture. He shows us the gospel in a way that anyone can understand. He speaks of the yoke of Christ, and the extent to which we receive it, as being the fountain of transformation. This book seems to come from a man who has bore this yoke for some time now and, though not perfectly, has found out this yoke to be a joy even in the rough parts of life.
I enjoyed this book as I read about how the heart can truly be changed. It’s not a way many may think of or even be bold enough to try. It’s a long road to transformation which requires faith-wrought obedience and a diligence in guarding your heart. The actions don’t stop there though. Transformation continues in us when we seek out a community of believers and share our lives with them as a part of our union with Christ. Since we have this same union let us be slow in giving up and persevere in our walk with Christ. This book has opened up new avenues of growth in my own life and I pray will change everyone who picks up this volume. This is not just another spiritual growth book that is intended for the masses, this is a book intended for the believers who are guarding their hearts as the wellspring of life.
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ArgenisPerezMexico City, Mexico1Reviewed 12 November 2013 Regular Service, parking lot not convenience, Good locationPros: The best of the hotel is the Location very close of main interest places on the town
1) Service We complaint several times about the hot water and several time responded that we have open simultaneously several water keys which never worked until...MoreThank ArgenisPerez ponpefponpef148Reviewed 25 February 2009 Pretty Hotel, With Very Nice StaffThe top rated hotel flubbed my reservation, so I wound up scrambling to find a place for my family. When I found Casa de las Manrique I finally relaxed. The hotel is beautiful, with beamed ceilings and a central staircase made of iron and stone....MoreThank ponpef ny_in_vancouvervancouver, bc1Reviewed 30 January 2007 I wish I had better things to sayI really wish I could give Las Manrique a better review - I want to like this place. Rate is 850 ps cash or 950 credit card. But the rate seems to be subjective.
The Pros: Rooms are large with sitting rooms. room number 5...MoreThank ny_in_vancouver bretonMA36Reviewed 8 January 2007 Ugly hotelIt was a very old hotel not maintained at all, Sky did not work, the bathroom was awful, the floor just cracked on every step, on top of that it was more expensive than others on the same location.
Perhaps 20 years ago it was...MoreThank breton A TripAdvisor MemberHouston, Texas140Reviewed 26 March 2003 Highly Recommended HotelHotel Suites Casa de las Manrique is an exceptional hotel. I highly recommend it. If you want to stay at a hotel that is not expensive and right in the center of downtown, here it is. Hotel Suites Casa de las Manrique is a hotel...More40 Thank A TripAdvisor Member Updating list... Similar hotelsSee all 55 hotels in GuanajuatoHS Hotsson Hotel Silao199 reviews#1 of 13 hotels in Silao El Marques Hacienda Hotel39 reviews#1 of 1 hotels in Cuevas Hotel Boutique 1850449 reviews#1 of 55 hotels in Guanajuato El Meson de los Poetas496 reviews#2 of 55 hotels in Guanajuato About Amenities Top amenitiesRestaurantBar/LoungeThings to doRestaurantBar/LoungeDetails Price rangeUS$36 - US$39 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room) Number of rooms8 LocationMexico >Central Mexico and Gulf Coast >Guanajuato >Guanajuato Show More Show Less Nearby Nearby HotelsSee all 55 hotels in GuanajuatoEl Meson de los Poetas496 reviews .25 km away HS Hotsson Hotel Silao199 reviews 18.13 km away Hotel Boutique 1850449 reviews .50 km away El Marques Hacienda Hotel39 reviews 12.19 km away Nearby RestaurantsEstacion Gelato57 reviews .12 km away Delica Mitsu144 reviews .12 km away Mercado Hidalgo180 reviews .10 km away Tragaluz / Komorebi28 reviews .11 km away Nearby AttractionsJardin de la Union1,014 reviews .45 km away University of Guanajuato789 reviews .36 km away Monumento al Pipila1,410 reviews .44 km away Alhondiga de Granaditas825 reviews .18 km away Questions & AnswersGet quick answers from Suites Casa De Las Manrique staff and past guests.Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page.Verification: Posting guidelinesSubmit