Free and easy Hakata
I have no idea what is in Hakata, Fukuoka besides the famous Tonkotsu ramen that originates here. That is definitely be on my must-eat list here. What about the attractions? No clue on what to expect so time to explore!
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Free and easy Kyoto
After Tokyo and all the food and some sightseeing in Hakone and Hiroshima , it took around 2 hours to get to Kyoto by Shinkansen. Once you reach Kyoto station and if there is still time to walk around, do purchase the City Bus’s all-day pass at 500 yen. It is worth the money if you take more than two trips a day. The crowded Kyoto JR station
Free and easy Hakone, Miyajima, Hiroshima
Looking for a break from the city life? Hakone is a place most Japanese like to go and escape from hectic Tokyo as it is less than 100km away. Day 1 Using the JR pass to get from Tokyo to Odawara station is the closest you can get to Hakone. It's only half an hour from Tokyo JR station , so it's better to go Hakone first before heading to Kyoto. From Odawara station, you have to change to the Hakone Tozan Train and it costs 300 yen for a 14 minutes ride to finally arrive at Hakone-yumoto station. Yippee! The main reason to go Hakone is to see the simply breathtaking Mt Fuji! If you are like me staying for only one night and has the JR Pass to get to Odawara station, then you do not need the Hakone Freepass (5140 yen for 2 days). To milk money from tourist, they have 5 different mode of transport - Train, cablecar, ropeway, boat and bus, to completely cover the scenery. Being kiasu, we went with their suggested itinerary anyway. Taking the Ropeway For a ...
Free and easy Tokyo
Japan is one of my favourite countries to travel to for these simple reasons: Everywhere is so clean, even the toilets, the food is great, the people are so gracious and they have so many scenic spots to explore. Hokkaido is still the prettiest but the buzz of the city and the vibrant life of Japanese can only be found in Tokyo.
Self drive at Hokkaido
I have always loved planning my own trips - Going free and easy without those compulsory attractions that give tour agencies some commission and even lingering longer in a fun attraction without being whisked off like a herd of sheep. The freedom of exploring in my way, in the local style of transport adds an element of unknown and that brings meaning to an adventure. To be able to stop and relax and go if I want to, that is the real sense of a holiday.