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Exploring Nara Park: A Family-Friendly Adventure
Nara Park, located just a short journey away from bustling Osaka, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a blend of natural beauty, history, and adorable wildlife. In this easy travel guide to Nara from Osaka, we’ll not only show you how to travel to Nara Park from Osaka but also reveal the park’s stroller-friendly features, child-friendly activities, and provide cost-saving tips when using the JR Pass. Getting to Nara Park from Osaka Wondering how to travel to Nara Park from Osaka? It’s a breeze! The easiest and most cost-effective way is by using the JR Pass. Simply hop on a JR Yamatoji Line train from Osaka Station to JR…
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Is JR Pass Worth It? A Comprehensive Analysis of Cost and Convenience
When planning a trip to Japan, one of the key decisions travelers face is whether to invest in a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass). This all-in-one ticket grants unlimited access to Japan’s extensive rail network, including the renowned Shinkansen trains. In this post, we will try to answer the question Is JR PASS Worth It? as we delve into the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the JR Pass by comparing it to alternative payment methods for two popular routes: Tokyo to Osaka to Nagoya to Tokyo and Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. Is JR Pass Worth It? | Tokyo > Osaka > Nagoya > Tokyo By choosing the JR Pass, travelers…
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Kyoto Railway Museum: A Travel Guide (with Video)
The Kyoto Railway Museum is a captivating destination that takes you on a journey through Japan’s rich railway heritage. Located in the heart of Kyoto, this museum offers a delightful experience for railway enthusiasts of all ages. In this blog, we will delve into the highlights of the Kyoto Railway Museum, including a guide on purchasing tickets via the Klook website. Furthermore, we’ll explore how toddlers, kids, and parents can enjoy the museum’s exhibits, and highlight the presence of a charming souvenir shop. To top it off, we’ll reveal an exciting opportunity to ride a real steam engine from JR Kyoto Station to the museum. Kyoto Railway Museum A Glimpse…
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Hotel Oriental Express Review 2023 – Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Hotel Oriental Express Review — This hotel in the heart of Shinsaibashi is a charming and conveniently located accommodation option in Osaka, Japan. Situated in the vibrant Shinsaibashi district, it offers a blend of comfort, style, and traditional Japanese hospitality. The hotel boasts well-appointed rooms that are designed with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Each room is thoughtfully furnished with cozy beds, sleek furniture, and essential amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, and flat-screen TVs. Additionally, the hotel’s friendly and attentive staff are readily available to assist with any queries or requests, ensuring a pleasant and hassle-free experience for visitors. One of the highlights of…
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Klook Promo Codes Singapore and Philippines
Hey, guys! How are you? I hope you guys are doing great! We’re sharing with you NEW Klook Promo Codes Singapore and Philippines tourists can use on their next adventure! All these codes are verified and working. 🙂 Check out the Klook new promo codes Singapore below: Check out the Klook new promo codes Philippines below: Also, please note that we release Klook Promo Codes Singapore and Philippines tourists can use every month so please bookmark us and come back again soon! If you’re looking for affordable and great hotels in your destination, you can use LITTLESTEPS5OFF to get more discounts on hotels and activities (except for JR Passes). Where…
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Klook Promo Codes Philippines – May to June 2023
Hi, guys! Sharing with you updated Klook Promo Codes or Klook Voucher Codes you can use on your next trip! Whether it’s a solo trip, your honeymoon, your romantic travel goals, a barkada date, or a family adventure, there sure is one code you can use to get a discount! *wink* *wink* LITTLESTEPS5OFF 5% Discount on any activity or attraction (except for JR Passes and Flights). Discount capped at US$10! You may also use these Klook discount codes (please note that some are only valid on their mobile app).
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Houtong Cat Village Taiwan Travel Guide
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” that’s what I thought when I first stumbled upon this gem on the internet while looking for places to go in Taiwan. My husband and I are obsessed with cats that one of our dream travels is to spend a day at Aoshima in Ehime Prefecture Japan (that’s for another post). So imagine our delight when we realized we are actually going to Houtong cat village–a tiny little town sprawling with cats! *sparkly eyes* Unlike the bustling Jiufen that offers a view of the mountain landscape and the sea, Houtong stands out with its calm and slow atmosphere. After alighting a bus from Jiufen,…
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Grand Piano Studio: Otoren Shinjuku
Piano studios in Japan are open not only for professional musicians but also to beginners and hobbyists. Otoren, a piano studio Tokyo city boasts, offers a wide variety of pianos for rent from upright and grand pianos, to digital pianos situated in a soundproof room. So, how do you rent a piano studio in Otoren Shinjuku? 1. Booking a Piano Studio Before coming to Japan, I registered at Otoren via email through their customer service. The staff was accommodating and able to communicate in English fluently. Upon arrival, I went to the counter to fill up a form and get my membership card. This is a one-time process and subsequent bookings…
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Manila Philharmonic Orchestra Review | Wedding Music Supplier
Music is a major part of any event such as a wedding. For Cha and I, music is one of our non-negotiables in our wedding budget. It’s actually one of the things I’ve pondered on even before I met my future wife. And so we’ve made it a point to make this our dream–a live orchestra playing on our wedding. We’ve set that target so we know what we need, the only question was who to get? We’ve visited a few bridal fairs and on the 5th month after our engagement, we finally booked the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). Now, here are the reasons and considerations why we chose the…
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Taiwan Budget Itinerary for Couples: Travel for less than PhP 20,000!
UPDATE July 2019: Filipinos may enter Taiwan visa-free for another year We never thought we’d be visiting Taiwan this year up until we saw a Scoot seat sale from Singapore. Mark and I decided to book a flight for his birthday and before we know it, we were already on our way to the airport! We made sure to bring only S$ 500 (around ₱19,400 or NT$ 11,200) to avoid overspending. Surprisingly, we were still able to save around NT$600 before we left for Singapore. I thought it would be nice to share the costing I made, as well as our itinerary, in case you guys are looking for a Taiwan…
