Mie, Japan: Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae Honkan

Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae Honkan

Japan, 516-0072 Mie, Ise, Miyajiri, 1 Chome−1−1 

Travel Date: June 2024, 3 nights

Japan: Mie Prefecture - 7 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: Mie Prefecture - 7 days Itinerary and Expenses

First time we have visited Mie is on spring of 2019 (year before the global lockdown).  It was a bus trip away from Nagoya station to Nabana no Sato. 

This time (2024), I'd like to try to visit Japan during summer, season for blooming irises (Hanashobu) and hydrangea (Ajisai).  For month of June, I'd say early morning and late afternoon is still cold with strong winds.  Midday may already be hot with striking sunlight.  There are few rain showers so better bring a light jacket and umbrella. 

Coming from Manila, there are four airports to choose from and Nagoya has the most affordable in-bound flight during the search period, so I gave it a shot.  This will be my fifth time to inbound in Chubu Centrair International Airport.  

Ehime, Japan: REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels

REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS
5-2-2, Matsuyama, Matsuyama, Japan, 790-0012
Travel Date: March 2024, 2 nights

Location: In the center of Matsuyama City Station, which is the hub of local trains going to transfer stations in the JR line. Also, base for the tram heading to Dogo Onsen. Bus stops from other prefectures like Kochi or Hakata, etc. It is the same building as Takashimaya and the ferris wheel. There is a small underground market and a very long array of ground markets heading to Okaido. 

Shikoku, Japan: The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

I have several parks on my list but most are still without blooming flowers.  Gladly included Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden the day before going to Matsuyama.

Kochi, Japan: Yusuhara Town

 

Less visited by travellers, I first learned about Yusuhara town when it was tagged as having one of the most beautiful libraries in Japan.

Shikoku, Japan: JR Clement Inn Kochi

 

JR Clement Inn Kochi  

JRクレメントイン高知

Kitahonmachi 1-10-59, Kochi, Kochi, Japan, 780-0056

Kochi, Japan: Ino Town Paper Museum

 

The museum is open from 9am to 5pm.  I arrived around 3:30pm and they were still able to  accommodate me on the paper making program.  The museum guide helpfully explained the procedure and steps to me in English.

Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari

Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari 

四國真中千年物語

Kagawa, Japan: Kotohira Maritime Museum

Kotohira Maritime museum (also known as Marine Science museum) displays  Edo-era ship and marine-themed exhibits.

Kagawa, Japan: 7 things to do in Kotohira

 

Travel Date: 15 March 2024 (Friday)

Kagawa, Japan: Onyado Shikishimakan Kotohira Hot spring

Onyado Shikishimakan Kotohira Hotspring

713-1 Kawanishi, Kotohiracho, Kotohira, Kotohira, Japan, 766-0001

Travel Date: March 2024, 1 night

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan: Ritsurin Park

Ritsurin Park has been awarded the highest rating of 3 stars in the French travel guide book Michelin Green Guide Japan, meaning it is ``worth the trip.'' (First published in March 2009.) Ref: https://www.my-kagawa.jp/

Philippines: Churches to visit in Laguna, Batangas, Quezon

 

Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church

Alaminos, Laguna (Diocese of San Pablo)

Kagawa, Japan: Cathedral of the Assumption

Cathedral of the Assumption

カトリック桜町教会

Japan, 760-0074 Kagawa, Takamatsu, Sakuramachi, 1-chome 8-9

https://www.sakuramachi.catholic.ne.jp/

Open: 9-12nn, 13-17pm

Takamatsu, Japan: Shikoku Village

 

Shikoku Village

Japan, 761-0112 Kagawa, Takamatsu, Yashima Nakamachi, 91

https://www.shikokumura.or.jp/

Travel Date: 14 March 2024