Sunday, June 18, 2023

Yufu, Oita, Japan: WEST in



West in B
Kawakami 3077-1 , Yufu, Yufu, Japan, 879-5102
Travel Date: 21-22 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Things to do in Sasebo Port


Good base to settle in Sasebo when roaming around the northern Nagasaki.  Accessible by bus from Fukuoka Airport and to Hakata Station.  In the city, there are good bus routes to major destinations.  Below are some things you can do in the port. 

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Miura Catholic Church


Miura Catholic Church

Nagasaki, Japan: Matsumoto Azalea Park



Matsumoto Azalea Park

This is another off-the beaten-path garden in Japan that is worth a taxi ride. It might be another challenging journey, as there is an infrequent commuter bus going directly to Matsumoto Azalea Park.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch


Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch
6, Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo, Sasebo, Japan, 859-3243
Travel Date: 19 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Sasebo Flower Garden


Sasebo Flower Garden

Going to Motoyama station from Sasebo station has a very mountainous view. Sometimes the train would pass through tunnels to get through the mountains. 

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses


Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: 18-25 April 2023

Nagasaki, Japan: Toyoko Inn Sasebo Ekimae


Toyoko Inn Sasebo Ekimae
1-4 Miuracho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0863, Japan
東横INN佐世保駅前
〒857-0863 長崎県佐世保市三浦町1−4
https://www.toyoko-inn.com/
Travel Date: 18 April 2023

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Prefectures of Japan


image from wikipedia

Inspired by those who were counting countries they have visited around the world, congratulations to their accomplishments.  From my point of view, let's do count and continue to visit prefectures in Japan instead.  

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Japan: Fukuoka and Saga - 5 days Itinerary and Expenses



Travel Date: 03-08 December 2022

Japan: Fukuoka Art Museum

 


Heading to Fukuoka Art Museum, we saw some camelia blooming and ginkgo trees. 

Saga, Japan: Takeo Library

 


We learned about this place when looking for options on which library to see in Japan.  Takeo City Library was included in Beautiful Modern Libraries Designed by Master Architects in Japan.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Saga, Japan: Mifuneyama Rakuen

 


As we move further away from autumn weather, the leaves started to dry-up and fall.  Our visit at Mifuneyama Rakuen is during a gloomy day, good thing that we were still able to enjoy the remaining trees in autumn colors.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Fukuoka, Japan: Kamado Shrine


Thanks to Google for providing another option on going to Dazaifu apart from the usual train ride.  It's just on this trip that I learned about a bus availability from Hakata Bus Terminal going to Dazaifu Station.  From Hakata Terminal, near the clock wall, there is an escalator and walkway going to Bus Terminal.  Go to 1F, go to Gate #11, go to the pink lane going to Daizafu. 

Fukuoka, Japan: Gundam in Lalaport


If Tokyo travellers include visiting Odaiba for Gundam, in Fukuoka go to Lalaport to see Gundam.