It takes about 60 minutes to get from Himeji to Hiroshima and then another 26 minutes on the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi. From here, signs direct you to the Miyajima Pier where the JR Ferry takes passengers across to Miyajima. Best part is that it’s free for people holding JR passes! Miyajima is amazing... »
Looking for somewhere to go on the weekend that’s a little different and won’t burn a hole in your wallet? Check out the Heritage Listed Cockatoo Island, in the middle... »
Best way to get from Osaka to Himeji is to catch Shinkansen Hikari 495 from ShinOsaka to Himeji which takes 29 minutes. Lockers are available at Himeji Station early... »
The JR Pass is a special ticket that is available only to travellers visiting Japan from foreign countries for... »
Yes, this is where Sayuri walks through in Memoirs of A Geisha! Best way to get to Fushimi Inari is... »
Don’t know whether it was the excitement about being in Japan, or simply that we hadn’t adjusted to the... »
Arriving into Kansai airport Osaka after a delayed flight on Jetstar from Sydney via Gold Coast at 6.40pm, the... »
