JR Hokuriku Arch Pass experience
Why the Hokuriku Arch Pass This trip, I decided to try the Hokuriku Arch Pass and Kansai Wide Area Pass. Usually people get the National JR Pass and that gives…
Taiwan Layover – MRT and Taipei 101
I had a 6hr layover in Taiwan. I was sort of pushing it, but I really wanted to get some station stamps and see Taipei 101. After leaving immigration, I…
Kansai 2023 – Kyoto and Taisho split day
Since it was a long time since I was back in Japan, I had many goals. One was to complete the Fushimi Inari Shrine hike. To beat the crowds, I…
Visit to Nikkei National Museum – Washi exhibition 2021
When it comes to Japanese culture, I try to experience it when available. I saw that Burnaby had a Japanese museum and I had a chance to check it out.…
1st things I do once I arrive to Narita airport – JR Pass and Suica
Get your stuff!!! As soon as I get past immigration, I head down to where the trains are. Give my voucher and get the JR Pass Buy Keisei ticket to…
Wandering Leopard July 2024 – New route with Hokuriku Arch Pass, Kansai wide area pass and planning
July 2024 trip planning The price increase for the regular JR Pass is a bit much. I still feel it CAN be worth it.. depending on how much you are…
Japan March – April 2024
Japan March 2024 trip Goshuin – pilgrimage calligraphy stamps. This trip had a different feel to it. There was an emphasis on going to different places, getting stamps, getting Goshuin…