Friday, April 5, 2013

Kobe

The 4th day in Japan, I went to Kobe, a port city. Kobe is one of the cities in Japan to be introduced to foreign culture. After the opening of the Port of Kobe, many Americans and Europeans came to Kobe, establishing a Foreigners' Settlement.

My travel course as per the travel guide book that comes with the Kansai Thru Pass.
So let's tour Kobe....

Keluar je dari Sannomiyo Stn (Hanshin Main Line) , terus pegi  info counter.
Untuk menjimatkan masa saya pilih City Loop untuk melawat kota Kobe.



Inilah rupa City Loop tu.  Beli day pass dalam bas.  Conductor bus merangkap tour guide dal am bas tersangatlah comelnya.  1 Day pass 650yen, tunjukkan kansai pass, dapat diskaun 50yen. ...je.


Tempat pertama yang saya pilih untuk dilawati ialah Kitano Ijikan.  Ini ialah  Foreigners's Settlement.  There are around 20 western-style residences built by the foreigners and preserved inn their original condition.
Moegi House means light green in Japanese.  Entrance fee Y200.





Can you see the whether cock?  That's where this German style house got its name from.    





MINT KOBE  shopping mall. Tak sempat pun nak jenguk. Jimat duit ku.







View of the city from the shrine.





The shrine....

Moegi House from side view








Shopping lagi...




Kobe Port Tower








Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Very Beautiful and Tranquil Nara

Hitting the dough real hard
Some really tough kueh

Many souvenir shops along this road




5 Stories Pagoda








Missions Accomplished in Kyoto

Ride on the romantic train
Tenryuji Temple, the most impressive temple in Arashiyama


Togetsukyo Bridge


Bonus: Beautiful Sakura Blossom
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and capture it from this angle
Green tea ice cream @ Kodaiji Temple

Maruyama Park

Stroll along the bamboo groves